CHARLOTTE, N.C. – McDonald's is promising to modernize most of its North Carolina restaurants by next year.

• In all, 430 restaurants will be redone by 2019.
• The investment totals $214 million.
• Changes include digital self-order kiosks and remodeled counters.

The company and its franchisees are investing approximately $214 million in the Tar Heel State with construction and modernization of 430 restaurants this year and next.

It’s part of a plan to invest $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020, including most restaurants here in North Carolina.

Officials say the upgrades will transform the customer experience inside and outside the restaurant.

Some of the improvements include digital self-order kiosks that allow customers to browse the menu, find options and tailor their individual meal.

There will also be remodeled counters that allow for new table service that offers guests the opportunity to relax while their food is being made.

“We are also pleased that our modernization supports local architecture, engineering and construction jobs across the great state of North Carolina,” said McDonald’s Owner/Operator Jeff Stanton, who restaurants in Charlotte.