I don't want to walk 35 minutes for a Big Mac - Newcastle shoppers left confused by McDonalds closure signage
Shoppers in Newcastle have been left confused by a sign outside a closed McDonalds in Newcastle.
A temporary closure in the city centre directs potential diners to another branch 45 minutes away, as opposed to another McDonalds five minutes from the closure.
The signage was spotted by local residents in the city centre early this week.
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Placed outside the McDonalds on Grainger Street, the sign reads: “We’re busy making some exciting changes. We reopen on March 3.
“Find us nearby at Gateshead NE8 3EJ.”
The postcode takes potential diners to the fast food branch to the western end of the Felling Bypass near the Gateshead Stadium - a 35 minute walk over the Tyne.
In comparison, the closest McDonalds to the closed site is on Northumberland Street, just over five minutes away on foot.
Social media users suggested the reason may be the Grainger Street site and Gateshead eatery are run by the same franchisee, with the brand working within a franchise system across the UK.