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Edinburgh Live
National
Claire Galloway

McDonald's new walk-in takeaway rules as restaurants begin to reopen

The reopening of McDonald's drive-thrus was a huge hit in Edinburgh, with huge queues waiting in line for the return of the Big Mac.

And, the fast food giant have now begun reopening selected restaurants for walk-in takeaway orders and collection, after closing all branches in March.  

By Wednesday 24 June, all high street, town and city centre restaurants across the UK and Ireland are set to open the doors to customers - but there will be strict new rules.

First of all, you won't be able to dine in until the Scottish Government gives restaurants the green light to reopen indoor areas.

So, McDonald's seating areas will be closed, along with toilets and lifts. Customers will also be asked to take any rubbish home with them.

And they'll have to follow strict safety measures that are being put in place, including sanitising their hands on arrival at designated cleaning stations.

A one-way system will also be in place, while floor markings will highlight where you should stand in accordance with social distancing guidelines.

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Like we've seen in supermarkets, the number of people allowed inside at any one time will also bee capped, with the limit depending on the size of the restaurant.

McDonald's is asking that only one person per household goes inside to collect, to free up space. Children will be allowed in if necessary, but play areas and digital play screens will be shut off, and there will be no crayons and colouring in sheets, reports Manchester Evening News.

You can either order in advance through the McDonald's app, or place orders via touch screens - which will be sanitised every 30 minutes - but fewer of them will be switched on.

Much like the drive-thru and delivery, customers will have to still choose from a limited menu and orders are capped at £25, with customers urged to use contactless to pay.

Protective screens have also been installed at service areas, in kitchens and at drive-thru windows, and staff will also have their temperatures checked every day.

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