Hundreds expected to return for their Big Mac 'fix' as Clitheroe branch of McDonald's re-opens today

Hordes of customers are expected to flock to the Clitheroe branch of popular fast food restaurant McDonald's after it was announced it was to re-open today.
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The announcement follows on from the re-opening of the two Burnley branches yesterday which caused traffic gridlock across the town as hundreds of motorists queued up.

Police eventually closed the restaurant sited at the Asda superstore.

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Like all branches the restaurant on the Ribble Valley Business Park has just re-opened its drive-thru and McDelivery service with new measures in place to help keep employees and customers safe. This follows a successful pilot in May.

The Clitheroe McDonald's is the latest branch to re-open todayThe Clitheroe McDonald's is the latest branch to re-open today
The Clitheroe McDonald's is the latest branch to re-open today

A spokesman for McDonald's said: "With restaurant teams adjusting to new procedures to enable safe working and social distancing, things may take a little longer – and high demand is anticipated.

"McDonald’s and its franchisees are working closely with local authorities and the police, and may determine that it is necessary to close drive thru lanes if queues cause disruption at busier sites or put employees or customers at risk."

To help create a safe experience for everyone, McDonald’s has introduced a number of changes to their restaurants, including social distancing in the kitchens and service areas to help create a safe working environment for restaurant teams.

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Perspex screens have been installed drive-thru windows and employees wearing protective equipment, as well as perspex screens and floor markings in specific areas in the restaurant and kitchen.

All McDonald’s employees will be asked to confirm they are fit and able to work and contactless thermometers will be used to take employee temperatures on arrival at work for every shift.

Restaurants are also returning with smaller teams, offering a limited menu and operating reduced hours.