McDonald's in Warwick seeks to extend its drive-thru opening hours to 24/7
McDonald's in Warwick is seeking to extend its opening hours.
People Arches Ltd, which runs the branch of McDonald’s in Emscote Road, is hoping to extend its opening hours to 24 hours a day, seven days a week – though only for drive thru and delivery at certain times – in order to “cater for a wider range of people who sometimes miss out on hot food and drink around their work hours”.
The business was granted a 24-hour license by Warwick District Council last year, but initially only extended its hours slightly as a trial.
This was following concerns raised by residents about potential anti-social behaviour and litter due to the extended hours.
Founder Dawood Ibtehsam said: “We initially applied to extend our hours to meet a demand from people wanting to grab something to eat late at night, but also for the many people who work antisocial hours and rely on us for something to eat at the end of a gruelling shift.
“We listened to concerns from the local community and have trialled extended opening hours conservatively, proving that when managed carefully these don’t necessarily automatically lead to anti-social behaviour or litter.
“We’ve had a hugely positive reaction from people including blue light workers, taxi drivers, and shift workers that they can grab something to eat or a hot drink when most places are closed, and we know there’s an appetite for us to extend our hours further.
“In addition to this, it’s no secret that times are particularly hard for hospitality right now, and we are looking to do everything to ensure the sustainability of our business, which employs over 70 local people and has also become a key part of the local community thanks to the work we’ve done including regular litter picks, sponsoring local sports and community groups, and hosting pop-ups from organisations like Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind and Citizens Advice.
"Extending our opening hours will help ensure we can continue doing work like this.”
People Arches Ltd carries out a range of community work, with its team volunteering over 1,000 hours to local projects, as well as supporting community groups and the local council. These efforts saw Dawood and his team honoured by the Warwickshire High Sheriff earlier this year.
People Arches was also named as a finalist in The Equality Trailblazer category of the Coventry and Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025
To view the license application, go to: https://estates7.warwickdc.gov.uk/LicensingPortal/Forms/Search.aspx and search: WDCPREM01156.
Comments can be made on the application up until February 3.