Gary Dodd and Gary Stanberry have announced the grand opening of a new McDonald’s in Richmond Hill.

The new facility is located at 12100 Hwy. 144 in the Publix Shopping Center. Doors will open on Monday, Dec. 31.

Store hours will be from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Dodd and Stanberry said they are delighted to bring another McDonald's to Richmond Hill and look forward to serving the community for many years to come.

The two men joined forces in 2002 and together have opeend five stores.

The new location has new dining room decor, plasma televisions and an indoor playground.

In addition, a side-by-side "Drive-Thru" has been installed. High-speed wireless Internet access, WiFi, is also available for McDonald’s dining room customers.

Approximately, 60 people will be employed at the new restaurant and McDonald’s is always on the lookout for good employees.

"We’re always looking for great managers and crew members," said Bryan Shores, General Manager, for the new restaurant for GWD Management.

Customers can enjoy a variety of activities in the weeks following the grand opening.

The festivities begin on Monday, the Grand Opening, when customers can get a variety of coupons. Tuesday is ice cream day, everyone gets to build their own sundae.

On Wednesday, customers can play BINGO for prizes. On Thursday, there will be face painting.

Game Night is on Friday and the Richmond Hill Fire Department will do a fire safety demonstration outside the store on Jan. 5.