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In the beautiful city of Sedona, Arizona, you can find a McDonald’s that is different from all the others. Instead of the famous golden arches, this McDonald’s has turquoise arches. This unique feature tells an interesting story about a community that wanted to protect its natural beauty.
Sedona is well-known for its amazing landscape. The city is surrounded by stunning red rock formations that change colors with the light, from fiery reds in the morning to soft pinks in the evening. Because this scenery is so special, the city has rules about how buildings should look. The goal is to make sure that new buildings don’t take away from the natural environment.
So, when McDonald’s planned to open a new location in Sedona in 1993, a challenge arose. The company’s well-known bright yellow arches were a concern for the city. Officials worried that the bright color would stand out too much and ruin the peaceful, natural view. After some discussion, the city made a clear and firm request: the arches could not be yellow.
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