Westlife Development, the owner and operator of McDonald restaurants in the west and south of India, is planning to invest around Rs 800-1,000 crore in the business over the next three-four years.

The company will add around 200 additional restaurants in its network and revamp the existing stores with enhanced digital capabilities such as self-ordering kiosks and table services.

It will strengthen its leadership position in the burger, chicken and beverage segments further and aid the growth of the organised eating out market, Westlife Development.

This investment will go towards increasing the footprint, menu innovations, strengthening the company’s supply chain, increasing its omni-channel presence and elevating consumer experience.

All these initiatives are expected to create 6,000-8,000 direct and indirect jobs in the industry.