MCDONALD’S will reopen 443 branches for outdoor dining on Monday.
It comes as restaurants and pubs have been given the green light to welcome back customers for outdoor service from April 12.
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From May 17, businesses will then be able to welcome punters inside for the first time in months.
McDonald’s has remained open for takeaway, delivery and drive-thru during lockdown, but customers haven’t been able to sit inside since January.
On Monday, it’ll reopen over 400 restaurants for outdoor dining with table service only, it told The Sun.
It’s not clear whether the figure refers to all of its restaurants with outdoor seating. There are 1,300 McDonald’s branches in the UK.
Timeline for businesses reopening after lockdown
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has outlined his roadmap for easing England out of lockdown.
Businesses will be allowed to reopen on the following dates, as long as the “four steps to freedom” are met.
April 12
- Retail
- Hospitality outdoors
- Hairdressers
- Zoos
- Self-catered staycations with one household
May 17
- Indoor hospitality
- Indoor exercise gyms
- Bingo halls
- Cinemas
- Sports stadiums to reopen but capped to 10,000 fans
- Saunas
- Spas
June 21
- Nightclubs
You can find the full list of branches set to reopen below.
McDonald’s said there’ll be limited seating in some cases to make sure customers can socially distance.
The fast food chain is also urging customers keen to eat outdoors to order via the McDonald’s app to “minimise congestion” inside its restaurants.
It has added numbers to all of its tables, which you’ll then need to add after you select the “eat in” option on the app.
Staff will then bring your food to the table.
McDonald’s first rolled out table service at its restaurants in 2019.
If you do order at the kiosk, you must wear a face mask, unless you’re exempt.
McDonald’s said outdoor tables will be sanitised between use to help keep customers safe.
To find the opening hours of your local branch, simply check McDonald’s restaurant locator tool or download the free app.
A wide range of restaurant and pub chains plan to reopen for outdoor service on Monday – we’ve rounded up the full list.
Which McDonald’s branches will reopen for outdoor seating?
THE below McDonald’s branches will reopen for outdoor dining on Monday, April 12.
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Here, we look at how you can get a Big Mac and fries for less than half price every time with one clever trick.
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