From 11am today – Wednesday 13 May – 15 McDonald’s restaurants in the South East of England will be offering delivery, as part of a new pilot scheme.
So the two-month wait will finally be over for a number of McDonald’s fans…
…although northerners may have to wait a little longer.
It’s important to note that drive-thrus and their car parks will remain closed – instead, the restaurants will be serving food via Uber Eats.
When will McDonald’s drive-thus reopen?
McDonald’s has also revealed plans to reopen a further 30 pilot restaurants in the UK and Ireland from next week – offering service through the drive-thru lane from Wednesday 20 May.
But the McDonald’s press team told Metro.co.uk that details of these locations were not ready to be released just yet.
The fast food giant has also announced a number of measures to ensure both staff and customers are kept safe.
The restaurants reopening will introduce a £25 order cap – in order to accommodate smaller teams and social distancing in the kitchens.
Some other new measures include perspex screens in key locations in the kitchen and service areas, as well as protective (non-medical) equipment for staff – including gloves and face masks for customer and courier-facing positions.
Paul Pomroy, the CEO of McDonald’s for UK and Ireland, said: ‘The wellbeing of our employees, suppliers and delivery partners’ couriers is my top priority and we will only extend our plans at a pace that enables us to create a safe working environment for our teams.
‘I want to thank the franchisees, managers and employees who are busy preparing for this reopening and wish them all the best for what will undoubtedly be a busy return to the communities in which they operate.’
Which McDonald’s branches are reopening today?
Participating UK restaurants serving local customers for McDelivery only:
Chelmsford Riverside
Chelmsford Westway
Ipswich Cardinal Park
Boreham Interchange
Luton Leagrave
Watford Hertfordshire Arms
Luton – Chaul End Lane
Beechings Way
Sittingbourne
Gillingham – Bowaters
Tooting
Dalston
Welling
Harrow
Luton George Street
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