Another McDonald’s Heading to The Kansas Turnpike

The Bright Golden Arches will soon be shining on the Kansas Turnpike. This time, McDonald’s is moving 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 McDonald’s is scheduled to re-open Tuesday, September 19th.

The McDonald’s Franchise will be owned and operated by KD Family Management- Kevin & Mary Kate Dobski. Kevin is a son of Tom & Marilyn Dobski, the long-time McDonald’s operators in Topeka and Lawrence.

“McDonald’s is raising the bar on everything we do- from our excellent food to putting more choices and control in the hands of our customers and evolving the customer experience in our restaurants,” said Kevin Dobski, McDonald’s owner/operator. We are excited to bring another McDonald’s to the Kansas Turnpike. We cannot wait to get open, said Dobski. Over 30 employees have been hired for the new Turnpike site.

The new restaurant will be about 7,300 square feet and feature a large new lobby with about 200 seats. The store will have the "Experience of the Future” theme with three double-sided touchscreen self-ordering kiosks, as well as fresh, new décor and contemporary lobby. The new store will also have a double kitchen with plenty of capacity allowing breakfast to be served until 11:30 am every day. “We are creating a comfortable and inviting dining experience for all the travelers passing through our great state of Kansas,” said Dobski.

Kevin Dobski owns and operates three other McDonald’s locations in the Topeka area.

“Providing solid traveler services is important to KTA and we are glad this restaurant change can happen 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.”

In addition to the new McDonald’s, Love’s Travel Stop has acquired the former EZ Go Service Station from Oklahoma-based Carey Johnson Oil Company.