on the go, AutoMac and 24 hours

The fast food house par excellence will be opening a new branch in the next few hours in a city where there was previously none

October 12, 2025 – 3:13 p.m

Fast food lovers in the southern corridor of Buenos Aires province have reason to celebrate: McDonald’s is opening its first restaurant in the city Canuelas. The opening, confirmed for this Thursday, December 11, not only expands the brand’s presence in the greater Buenos Aires area, but also launches a format of 24 hour attention at a strategic location on the route, designed for the local public and the thousands of travelers who travel every day.

The new location is on National Route No. 3, a few meters from the descent Ezeiza-Cañuelas highway. This location is crucial as it represents a mandatory stopping point for vans and motorists traveling at night, a service that has previously been lacking in the area.

With this opening, McDonald’s reaches 231 locations nationwideand thereby confirms its expansion plan. In fact, this inauguration complements the recent opening of another restaurant in Darkaround west entrance, completed November 28th. Between both locations, the Arcos Dorados franchise has created 180 new jobs, mainly aimed at young people looking for their first formal work experience.

New McDonald’s in Cañuelas: where it is and what it will be like

The new Cañuelas store stands out for integrating the brand’s most modern formats and latest technologies, ensuring an agile experience adapted to new forms of consumption.

• 24-hour service and AutoMac: The most outstanding feature of the new location is its Availability 24 hours a dayan essential service for the Route 3 location. In addition, the popular AutoMac service is integrated, allowing customers to be served from their vehicles without having to enter the terminal.
• Modern Formats: The restaurant will feature McCafé, a Playland area for children and self-management digital kiosks to reduce waiting times and improve the customer experience.
• Sustainability and Efficiency: The spaces were built under strict standards of energy efficiency and sustainable design. This includes installing LED lighting, water recovery systems and low-consumption appliances as part of the company’s commitment to social and environmental impact.

Arcos Dorados Corporate Communications Manager Fernando Arango said that these inaugurations “represent much more than just two new restaurants: they reflect our commitment to continue to grow, create opportunities for young people and promote development in every community in which we are present.”

The arrival of McDonald’s in Cañuelas is not only a milestone for the city, which previously had no branch, but is also expected to act as a magnet for other franchises and businesses, stimulating the local and regional economy.