McDonald's UK and Ireland restaurants could be reopening soon
McDonald's UK is carrying out tests ahead of reopening stores that have been closed since last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
This will include exploring social distancing measures, PPE options for staff and only opening stores in a limited capacity.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s CEO UK and Ireland, said: “In March, we took the decision to temporarily close our restaurants in the UK and Ireland for the safety of our people and customers. Recently, we began working through a potential and limited reopening.”
"We have been listening to our employees and customers as well as engaging with government and trade bodies to help ensure we do this responsibly, when the time is right."
He continued: “Restarting our business is not an easy task even when reopening in a limited capacity. We have set ourselves some key criteria for reopening, all of which take time.”
“First and foremost ensuring the wellbeing of our people and creating the right environment for them to return to work; secondly ensuring we have enough supply of fresh produce; and finally working in-step with government guidelines to ensure the safety of our customers.”
“This week we are carrying out some operational tests to explore what our reopening might look like; the restaurant where these tests take place will remain closed to the public. For now we remain closed, and will only reopen when we are absolutely confident we can have the right measures in place to ensure everyone’s wellbeing,” he concluded.
Family Fun Hub
McDonald’s recently went live with a family entertainment hub as the coronavirus lockdown continued in the UK.
“From creative activities to interactive play, board games to eBooks, plus football skills videos to help keep your kids active, there’s hours of fun to entertain the whole family,” the fast food giant said.
Our personal favourite is Snoopy's AR Space Rocket Adventure. Check it out here.
