McDonald's Plays Opera to Deter Loitering Teens
- 11 years ago
A McDonalds near Syndey, Australia has taken to blasting a range of opera and classical music in its parking lot to keep area teens from hanging out there at night.
A McDonalds near Syndey, Australia has taken to blasting a range of opera and classical music in its parking lot to keep area teens from hanging out there at night.
Franchise management got the idea from a nearby community that played Barry Manilow tunes to clear adolescents out of a city car park.
So far, the Pavarotti and Mozart mix seems to be inspiring the loiterers to go hang out somewhere else.
Said the manager, "We've noticed a reduction in the number of young people hanging around, but we'll have to reassess it properly in a couple of weeks.”
His current tactic is to play the music at regular volume until a mob of high school students begins to form. Once a crowd assembles, workers turn it up a few notches.
One neighbor complained about the sound level on social media, saying that it’s woken her up at 1 am.
Others have commented that they think it’s a nice touch and could even help class up the neighborhood.
A patron who enjoys classical music said he’s more likely to stick around the restaurant a bit longer.
A McDonalds near Syndey, Australia has taken to blasting a range of opera and classical music in its parking lot to keep area teens from hanging out there at night.
Franchise management got the idea from a nearby community that played Barry Manilow tunes to clear adolescents out of a city car park.
So far, the Pavarotti and Mozart mix seems to be inspiring the loiterers to go hang out somewhere else.
Said the manager, "We've noticed a reduction in the number of young people hanging around, but we'll have to reassess it properly in a couple of weeks.”
His current tactic is to play the music at regular volume until a mob of high school students begins to form. Once a crowd assembles, workers turn it up a few notches.
One neighbor complained about the sound level on social media, saying that it’s woken her up at 1 am.
Others have commented that they think it’s a nice touch and could even help class up the neighborhood.
A patron who enjoys classical music said he’s more likely to stick around the restaurant a bit longer.