Ribbon Cutting with Ronald McDonald, KTA & Kansas Highway Patrol

Ronald McDonald is back in Topeka for a big celebration.

The Golden Arches have been shining at the Topeka Service Area on the Kansas Turnpike since mid-September. But now, it is time for the official party and ribbon cutting. Ronald McDonald along with officials with the Kansas Turnpike Authority and Kansas Highway Patrol will cut the ribbon at a reception at the new restaurant on Tuesday, December 12th.

In addition to the ribbon cutting, The Dobski’s are dedicating a special “Troopers Lounge” to the Kansas Highway Patrol- in honor of the troopers who have sacrificed their lives while working on the Kansas Turnpike.

Back in September, McDonald’s moved into the Topeka Service Area, a few miles east of the Topeka city limits. The former facility housed Hardee’s, Dunkin Donuts, Taco Bell & Pizza Hut.

The new restaurant is about 7,300 square feet and features a large new lobby with about 200 seats. The store features the "Experience of the Future” theme with six touchscreen self-ordering kiosks, as well as fresh, new décor and contemporary lobby.

“We are creating a comfortable and inviting dining experience for all the travelers passing through our great state of Kansas,” said Kevin Dobski, who owns and operates the new McDonald’s with his wife Mary Kate.

“Providing solid traveler services is important to KTA and we are glad this restaurant change happened before the KTA’s becomes a cashless roadway in 2024, said Steve Hewitt, KTA’s CEO. “Thanks to feedback provided by our customers, we have a better understanding of their expectations which helps when selecting quality partners.”