MCDONALD’S has opened 42 drive-thru lanes across the UK, so there’s another way to get your hands on a Big Mac.
These restaurants are in addition to the 15 that were already open for delivery orders via Uber Eats.
McDonald’s is reopening 40 drive-thru lanes todayCrucially, inside dining areas will remain closed to the public, so you’re limited to drive-thru or home delivery if you want a chicken nugget fix.
When is McDonald’s opening for drive-thru orders?
McDonald’s began offering drive-thru, by reopening 40 lanes on May 20.
The drive-thrus open between 11am and 10pm – the same as newly reopened delivery-only restaurants.
The reduced hours are due to having less staff working in kitchens at one time.
Which McDonald’s drive-thrus are reopening?
McDonald’s has revealed the list – see the details below.
In total, there are 45 restaurants reopen for either drive-thru, delivery, or both.
This includes five doing just delivery, 30 new ones just for drive-thru and ten offering both services.
Will McDonald’s drive-thrus have a limited menu?
McDonald’s has confirmed its restaurants and drive-thrus will reopen with a limited menu.
Unfortunately for McMuffin fans, this doesn’t include any breakfast options because of the reduced opening times.
When will more McDonald’s drive-thrus open?
McDonald’s says it plans on having all 900 of its drive-thru lanes open from June 2.
It’s physical restaurants are being reopened for delivery in phases – so far it has only released details of the first 15 branches.
For these locations, you can only order food from Uber Eats.
You’ll need to remember to factor in a delivery charge, which varies depending on how far away from the restaurant you are.
There has been no update on when the fast food chain will allow click and collect orders via the My McDonald’s app again.
The locations of the first batch of delivery-only restaurants are:
- Chelmsford Riverside
- Chelmsford Westway
- Ipswich Cardinal Park
- Boreham Interchange
- Luton Leagrave
- Watford Hertfordshire Arms
- Chaul End Lane, Luton
- Beechings Way, Gillingham
- Sittingbourne Retail Park
- Gillingham Bowaters
- Tooting
- Dalston
- Welling
- Harrow
- Luton George Street
Is McDonald’s allowed to open drive-thrus?
Yes, in fact, McDonald’s restaurants were never specifically instructed to close by the government.
Speaking over the weekend, Environment Secretary George Eustice said the fast food chain was “made” for social distancing.
In a separate update, Prime Minister Boris Johnson changed the coronavirus UK message from “stay at home” to “stay alert”.
The PM also said Brits will be able to take trips in their cars from this Wednesday, May 15.
McDonald’s UK boss Paul Pomroy said: “When your local drive-thru does reopen, it will be different.
“Our service will not be as quick as you might be used to, as we adjust to smaller teams and social distancing in our kitchens.
“We expect there will be some queues for some of our busier sites and our restaurants will look different.
“I ask that you continue to be supportive of and patient with our restaurant teams as we slowly and safely return.”
He continued: “Learning from our initial phases, we will start to return to towns and cities across the UK and Ireland and thank you for your continued support as we work through this crisis.
“We will continue to keep you updated via email, our website and our social media channels.”
McDonald’s temporarily shut all 1,350 restaurants on March 23.
You can read more about its new safety measures and changes that are being put in place here.
We’ve compiled a list of the shops and food chains that have reopened including B&Q and Burger King.