McDonald’s to reopen 975 more UK branches for drive-through or delivery

‘Our teams will still need your patience and support,’ McDonald’s spokesperson says

McDonald’s has announced nearly 1,000 more restaurants will reopen for drive-through or deliveries from next week.

The news means every drive-through restaurant in the UK and Ireland will reopen between Tuesday and Thursday next week.

Customers face a £25 cap on their orders, while each franchise has been asked to make sure its staff are fit and able to work.

A McDonald’s spokesperson said: “We can today announce that by 4th June, 1019 of our restaurants will have reopened, either for Drive Thru or McDelivery.

“This means every Drive Thru in the UK and Ireland will reopen between Tuesday and Thursday next week and we will start to expand the availability of McDelivery too.”

The spokesperson said this move was “only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants”.

“Over the last fortnight, our employees, franchisees and suppliers have worked tirelessly to implement new procedures to enable safe working so that we can now help all parts of the UK and Ireland to enjoy the return of the Big Mac,” they stated.

The McDonald’s spokesperson added that the fast food chain still has fewer employers working in its kitchens and service areas.

“Our teams will still need your patience and support as they continue to adjust to the new ways of working,” they said.

McDonald’s stated that 924 restaurants are due to be reopened between Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June for drive-through only, with 51 restaurants being opened for delivery only.

“Our teams are adjusting to new safety and hygiene procedures, which will help them to work safely and social distance; we appreciate your continued patience,” the restaurant said.

“We are delighted to be returning to communities across the UK and Ireland, but it will look different and will take a little longer. Please bear with us.”

The fast food chain will confirm the locations of the reopening restaurants on its website and social media channels on the morning of Tuesday 2 June.