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The arches would remain, but their color would change. Turquoise, a hue tied to the Southwest and gentle against the rocks, became the new symbol. That single design decision transformed a routine fast-food outlet into a quiet landmark. Tourists now photograph the arches as eagerly as the scenery, and Sedona\u2019s story is told in every snapshot: a small city proving that even the biggest brands can adapt, if a place protects what it loves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Sedona, Arizona, the landscape isn\u2019t just scenery; it\u2019s the heart of the community. When McDonald\u2019s arrived in 1993, the city\u2019s strict design codes weren\u2019t negotiable. 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