McDonald’s extends store hours for late-night summer cravings
A McDonald’s spokesperson says these changes will kick off along with the summer season.
SAN FRANCISCO — Ever get a hankering for a late-night caramel sundae or McFlurry? Well, McDonald’s is extending their hours this summer across the country, making those late night munchie dreams come true.
The chain says the “vast majority” of its locations nationwide will be open until midnight or later this summer. However, certain locations in areas that prohibit later hours, such as ones in shopping malls and airports, are excluded.
No specific dates have been announced yet, but a McDonald’s spokesperson said in a statement that things will kick off along with the summer season.
“Our fans know there’s no better way to end an unforgettable night than by feasting on your favorite McDonald’s order,” the company wrote in a statement. “That’s why, as the summer season kicks off, we’re excited to offer up more ways for customers to satisfy their late-night cravings with more choices and expanded hours at more restaurants.”
As always, be sure to double check with your local restaurant whether they are participating in the late-night summer hours.
Along with the extended hours comes new menu items: McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip recently made their debut as the company’s first new permanent menu item in four years.
McDonald’s has also continued to tease the return of a fan-favorite discontinued menu item, the snack wrap. Last year, McDonald’s USA president Joe Erlinger revealed during an interview that the snack wrap would be back in 2025. But so far, no specific date has been given.
The changes come amid recent expansion announcements, with the company anticipating franchisees hiring up to 375,000 employees this summer. The company also said it’s aiming to hit 50,000 restaurants globally by 2027.