Those trying to satisfy their late night sweet tooth craving with an Oreo McFlurry may have even more time to get one this summer.
McDonald’s confirmed most restaurants nationwide will extend hours this summer, allowing for more evening feasting amid an ongoing hiring surge.
The fast food giant confirmed the majority of U.S. locations will remain open until midnight or later. This excludes restaurants in airports, shopping malls or other areas that prohibit extended operating hours.
“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 shared with USA TODAY. “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.”
To celebrate the extended hours, the chain is offering 1,000 free virtual gift cards on May 24. Anyone who posts with #DipforMcCrispyStripsGiveaway on their Instagram story and tags the company @GoFooji will enter for a chance to win.
McDonald’s hiring over 300,000 new workers this summer
The extended hours comes as McDonald’s announced on May 12 that it would be opening up to 375,000 new positions in the U.S. this summer.
The hiring blitz is one of the largest in years, the company said in a news release. The chain said its planning a rapid restaurant surge with a goal of 50,000 new locations by 2027, an increase in 900 restaurants over the next two years.
“I often think about the time I spent working in our restaurants as a General Manager, and it was immediately clear that crew members are the heart and soul of this brand,” McDonald’s USA’s Joe Erlinger said in a news release.
There nearly 2 million McDonald’s employees globally, according to the chain, with 1 in 8 people having worked in one of its restaurants.
Contributing: Melina Khan, USA TODAY
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