Could this McDonald's be the promising future of the troubled chain? Hollis Johnson/Business Insider McDonald's was once the undisputed king of fast food.

But with sales falling, franchisees reporting gloomy outlooks, and popular fast-casual chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle chipping away at its fast-food throne, McDonald's has seen better days.

A recently renovated McDonald's in New York City may be the first concrete glimpse of the company's extensive turnaround plan.

The midtown location at 58th and 3rd Ave, which opened this week, features the city's first "Create Your Taste" kiosks. The company boasts that you can craft the "burger of your dreams."

Having grown up eating at McDonald's, I was curious to see how the chain was approaching the changing market. And from what I found, the brand has a bright future.