the surrounding landscape. The traditional bright-yellow arches were considered too visually intrusive.
Instead, the city and McDonald’s worked together on a turquoise color that would better complement the area.
The restaurant opened in May 1993, and the unusual turquoise arches have remained part of its identity ever since.
Why Turquoise?
Sedona has specific design guidelines intended to prevent buildings and signs from overpowering its natural surroundings.
The goal was to make the restaurant blend more comfortably with the red rocks, desert landscape, and Southwestern architectural style rather than stand out
