McDonald’s announces new £4million drive-thru in Scotland creating 120 jobs

MCDONALD’S has announced plans for a £4million drive-thru in a Scottish location.

The fast food giant hopes to lodge proposals with Falkirk Council to open a restaurant and electric vehicle hub on the town’s Kilsyth Road.

The land sits close to Junction 7 of the A80/M80 in Haggs.

If approved, the eatery would create around 120 new local jobs, with a range of full and part-time positions on offer.

The development would also “generate significant inward investment” of around £4million for the local area, the chain claims.

The firm is hosting a drop-in event tomorrow at Banknock Community Hall between 3pm and 7pm.

Members of the public will have the chance to give their feedback on the proposals and ask questions to representatives.

Andrew Crewther, Senior Acquisitions Surveyor at McDonald’s said: “The development will create over 120 full-and part-time staff. If approved, the new restaurant would generate significant inward investment of around £4 million for the local area.

“We look forward to showcasing our proposals to the local community at our upcoming consultation event.

“The event will play an important role in informing local residents of our plans that we hope to submit to Falkirk Council in the near future.

“I encourage those with an interest in the proposals to join us at the event and view the plans on our dedicated project website.”

We recently told how a Scottish McDonald’s branch was forced to ban under-18s in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour.

The chain’s restaurant in Fort William, Highlands, said it was left with “no choice” after abuse was directed at staff.

In a post on social media, bosses wrote: “Having tried various tactics and compromises with the culprits, we are left with no choice but to make a rule that affects all young people of Fort William, based on the actions of a few.

“As the nights get colder we want to be a safe and warm place for the young people of Fort William, but we cannot do this at the cost of our safety.

“I have met with local police and they have agreed that this is the best plan of action for us currently.

“We hope to revise this decision in future.”