McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, usually opens its doors at 5:00 am. McDonald's starts serving their breakfast at 5:00 am. at the drive-thru and in the shop.
As McDonald's is working on a franchise-based business, the time sometimes varies depending on the location. Because in the franchise business model, owners are allowed to set their hours according to demand.
Many McDonald's restaurants start their breakfast menu at 5:00 am. and close at 11:00 am. And after 11:00 am., they start serving lunch.
How many McDonald’s are open 24 hours?
About 40% of McDonald's were running nonstop by 2002. As of 2018, about 80% of McDonald's are open 24/7 without closing the drive-thru.
McDonald's is open 24/7 in large metropolitan areas as compared to rural areas.
Fred Huebner, a franchisee of McDonald's in Raleigh, North Carolina, said that he increased the revenue of his location by $90,000 a year by extending it to 24 hours. He further said, " we have to be out there too because there are many customers out there at all times of the day."
When does McDonald’s close?
McDonald's locations typically close between 11 PM and midnight unless they provide 24-hour service. There are a few local McDonald's locations that may close earlier than this rule.
Holiday adjustments can be made to the hours. The hours of operation may change depending on the holiday. It depends on the store's location and traffic. Typically, McDonald's is open 24/7 or shuts at 11 pm.
In the United States, nearly a quarter of McDonald's remain open 24/7. They only close for two days a year. One is on Christmas and the second is on Easter Day.
How does McDonald’s drive-thru work?
When your cravings for delicious McDonald's strike, your nearest drive-thru is the most effective and contactless way to grab your favorite meal.
As long as the restaurant is open, customers can use the drive-thru at McDonald's. Simply pull into the right lane and place your order. The majority are open around-the-clock, but it depends on the location.
FAQs
Q. What time does lunch start at McDonald’s?
A. McDonald's serves lunch at 10:30 am, from Monday to Friday. And on weekends, the time may vary from 10.30 to 11.00 a.m., depending on the location. McDonald's stops serving the complete lunch and dinner menu at 5:00 am when they move to breakfast.
Q. What time does McDonald’s start serving breakfast?
A. McDonald's serves breakfast from 5:00 am to 11:00 am. On Friday, the time extends to 11:30 am.
Q. Is McDonald's doing all-day breakfast in 2022?
A. No, regrettably, McDonald's is not doing all-day breakfast in 2022. CNBC has announced that there are no immediate plans from McDonald's to bring back the all-day breakfast menu.
