McDonald's has announced it will open 975 branches across the UK for drive thru and delivery. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.But now ministers have said McDonald's drive-thrus could reopen during the lockdown as they were "made" for social distancing.McDonald's - who have around 135,000 employees on their books - had initially remained open when.Environment secretary George Eustice said the chain's drive-thrus were "made" for social distancing as Britain prepares for another three weeks.Get the latest coronavirus news, facts and figures from around the world - plus essential advice for you and your family.To receive our Covid-19 newsletter in your inbox every tea time,Mr Eustice said it was "quite possible" for takeaway restaurants to operate safely amid the pandemic during the,It comes as the fast food giant has already drawn up plans to.They have not revealed which ones they will be opening.Before shutting down, the firm had kept branches open for takeaway and drive-thru orders.It had taken measures like using sticky tape to mark out social distance boxes on the floor and shutting off seating and children's play areas.Asked if fast food outlets could have stayed open, Mr Eustice said: "While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close, we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do takeaway food for people. All rights reserved.McDonald's reopens 700 dine-in restaurants in UK,McDonald's reveals full list of UK restaurants to reopen since lockdown,McDonnell takes on McDonald's over tax and workers' pay,McDonald's apologises after customers find chicken in vegetarian meals,McDonald's loses Big Mac trademark after legal battle with Irish chain,Choose a side: the battle to keep French isle McDonald's-free,'McStrike': McDonald’s workers walk out over zero-hours contracts,A quarter of McDonald's UK workers have seen viral Momentum video, Facebook data shows,‘We missed the sweet and sour sauce’: joy as McDonald’s drive-throughs reopen. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's,Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes.

Others now open for business include:The chicken chain Nando’s has reopened six restaurants for delivery orders in London and Manchester, and is also offering click-and-collect to customers at other sites including Belfast, Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Worcester.Subway is reopening 600 of its 2,600 sandwich stores across the UK and Ireland.The Costa Coffee chain says it has reopened 79 of its 2,700 branches across the country for takeaway and drive-through, from Swindon and St Ives, to Wrexham and Doncaster.The Five Guys burger chain has opened the doors of 47 of its 104 restaurants for click-and-collect and delivery orders in locations including Aberdeen, Bath, Nottingham and Norwich.Wagamama, the Restaurant Group-owned noodle chain, intends to reopen 67 of its sites for delivery by the end of June after successful trials in London and Leeds.

For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click,Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed,A McDonald's drive-thru in Scotland before restaurants closed,McDonald's to open 15 restaurants for delivery only from May 13 after closing in coronavirus lockdown,McDonald's is to reopen 15 of its restaurants in the South,Environment Secretary George Eustice said the fast food chain was “made” for social distancing,Boris Johnson changed the coronavirus UK message from "stay at home" to "stay alert",Brits will be able to take trips in their cars,shut off seating areas and children’s soft play zones.Burger King today announced 70 more branches would reopen for delivery and drive-thru.Five Guys has also now reopened 47 branches in the UK.Subway said today that 600 of its restaurants have reopened.Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The date all McDonald's drive thrus will open again in the UK (Image: PA) Read More Related Articles. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.

For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click,Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed,McDonald's is looking at ways to reopen for delivery and drive-thru,Girl, 4, has total meltdown when she hears McDonald’s and Nandos are shut… as she’ll have to live off mum’s cooking,all of its 1,350 stores in UK and Ireland,resorted to making their own versions of the fast food chain's menu at home,Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). From today, McDonald's fans in the UK will once again be able to get their hands on Big Macs and nuggets, as branches reopen for the first time since closing their doors in March. MCDONALD’S closed all of their 1,350 stores due to the coronavirus outbreak. Customers will be asked to pay using a contactless method if possible and spending is capped at £25 per car.Fast food and takeaway restaurants are reopening widely.

McDonald’s has announced the date when hundreds of its outlets will return.. By June 4, 1019 Drive Thru or McDelivery services will reopen in the UK and Ireland. ".In their statement, McDonald's UK and Ireland CEO, Paul Pomroy, said that they will only be open for delivery and open from 11am to 10pm - meaning no breakfast.They will be operating on a limited menu as well, which does not include any wraps, milkshakes or smoothies.Meanwhile, they will also be using several social distancing methods to prevent the spread of coronavirus.Among them include perspex screens and floor markings, while employees will be provided with non-medical grade face masks.Staff will also have their temperature taken upon arrival at work to test if they are fit to work.MCDONALD'S has confirmed it'll be running a reduced menu when restaurants reopen on May 13.This is because the chain will have less staff working at one time so they can maintain social distancing measures.Most McDonald's restaurants remain open in the US and all are open in Australia where they are only allowing takeaway, drive-thru and delivery services.In Australia, McDonald's is also offering customers the ability to buy bread and milk at the drive-thru as supermarkets continue to be overwhelmed during the.In the US some restaurant dine-in areas are closed and they are also urging customers to follow social distancing rules and use delivery and drive-thru services instead.Some particularly committed McDonald's fans in the UK have.Meanwhile, France began to reopen their McDonald's restaurants - leading to eager customers queuing for THREE HOURS to order in their drive-thru.Morrisons shoppers ‘disgusted’ to find bags of 'wet eggs' in supermarket,London's narrowest home that is only 5ft 5in wide on sale for almost £1M,Get your home on the market now to beat the stamp duty ­holiday deadline,Exact date to buy popular Christmas gifts revealed - it could save you £100s,House of Fraser shoppers snap up £20 bath towels for £2 in online glitch,©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No.