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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Rachel Pugh

McDonald's explains why no restaurants in the North are reopening next week

Earlier today, McDonald's confirmed the full list of restaurants which will be reopening for delivery on 13 May.

The fifteen selected restaurants will be open for delivery only, and drive thrus will remain shut.

However, the list has caused something of a backlash amongst customers, as there isn't a single restaurant in the Midlands, North of England, Wales or Scotland on the list.

Meanwhile, Luton is being treated to not one, but three of its McDonald's reopening, and as you can imagine, people really aren't happy.

We wanted to get to the bottom of this, so we asked McDonald's why these specific restaurants have been opened, and when Manchester can expect to be able to order some McNuggets.

A representative for McDonald's told Manchester Evening News: "These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain.

"Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time."

Looks like we'll just have to be patient and wait this one out for now, guys.

In the meantime, the full list of restaurants opening is as follows:

  • Chelmsford Riverside
  • Chelmsford Westway
  • Ipswich Cardinal Park
  • Boreham Interchange
  • Luton Leagrave
  • Watford Hertfordshire Arms
  • Chaul End Lane, Luton
  • Beechings Way, Gillingham
  • Sittingbourne Retail Park
  • Gillingham Bowaters
  • Tooting
  • Dalston
  • Welling
  • Harrow
  • Luton George Street
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