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McDonald’s has announced it will reopen all its drive-thru outlets in Ireland by Thursday 4 June.
It will see an additional 51 restaurants reopen following a trial conducted in six drive-thrus in the last week.
Dawn Meats dedicated McDonald’s burger making plant in Waterford restarted production on Monday
The gradual reopening of the fast food outlet in Ireland and the UK is welcome news for the beef industry as McDonald’s is one of the largest purchasers of Irish beef. Dawn Meats dedicated McDonald’s burger making plant in Waterford restarted production on Monday.
In a statement, McDonald’s said based on the response to the opening of pilot services it expects demand will be high.
Demand
In a bid to manage the anticipated demand, the locations of reopening restaurants will be released on the morning of each day.
With fewer staff and additional precautions such as face coverings, perspex panels and hygiene processes, it advised that service would be slowed.
We will continue to work with local stakeholders and An Garda Síochána
“In the last week, on occasion, we have taken the decision to close drive thru lanes where demand has impacted local communities or the safety of our people or customers,” a spokesperson said.
“We will continue to work with local stakeholders and An Garda Síochána as we extend our reopening plans. With smaller teams, we will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours, and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to €30.”
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