world's largest entertainment mcdonald's / "epic mcdonald's" (1976)
orlando, fl
active (renovated in 2016)
epic mcdonald's is often cited as the most nonstandard mcdonald's in the world. at 19k sq ft, it measures in as the largest active mcdonald's. in its modern state, it certainly impresses - but, by some accounts, pales in comparison to its former self. today, we will explore both.
this unique location at the intersection of i-drive and sand lake rd was opened in 1976 by the late gary oerther (of oerther foods). a pioneering franchisee, oerther was responsible for other famous nonstandard mcdonald's, such as the bistro gourmet concept (featured previously).