McDonald's to reopen first UK restaurants for delivery later this month

It said it will reopen 15 restaurants for delivery only, with the locations of these restaurants being announced next week.

The fast-food chain has spent this week testing its operations behind closed doors in preparation to reopen sites.

Paul Pomroy, McDonald's chief executive officer for the UK and Ireland, said: ‘When we return it will be different as we all adjust to this new normal.

‘I want to apologise in advance if our first wave of reopened restaurants does not serve your area.

‘Rest assured, we are working hard to reopen more restaurants, but I am adamant this must be at the right pace with the wellbeing of our employees, suppliers and customers front of mind.

‘Slowly, but safely, we will return to towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, and thank you for your continued support as we work through this crisis.’

The move comes after many of the chain’s rivals announced plans to reopen branches.

Burger King has reopened its branch in Havant, while KFC confirmed it is opening 80 restaurants across the UK.

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