As it is, remodeling a McDonaldâs store costs at least $800,000, according to Slater-Carter. Thatâs more than twice as much as at Burger King Worldwide Inc., which after franchisees revolted cut the expense for its remodeling program by half to about $300,000, on average.endyâs Co. is also paring its upgrade costs and has said it will get to $375,000 for its least-expensive model. Oldani, the McDonaldâs spokeswoman, said that it costs about $600,000, on average, to remodel a McDonaldâs restaurant and $1 million to build a new store.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test. A phenylketonuria (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in his or her body. Phenylalanine is an amino acid that is needed for normal growth and development.
PKU is a genetic condition, so it canât be prevented. However, an enzyme assay can be done for people who plan on having children. An enzyme assay is a blood test that can determine whether someone carries the defective gene that causes PKU. The test may also be done during pregnancy to screen unborn babies for PKU.