Watch: Bridgnorth's first ever 24/7 McDonald's opens - with 93 jobs created

Based at Chartwell Business Park on Stourbridge Road in Bridgnorth the popular home of the Big Mac opened its doors for the first time this morning.

The restaurant, which was first announced back in 2023, has been eagerly anticipated.

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The development at the Chartwell Business Park is part of a larger development that will see the creation of two units, the other set to be a new Starbucks.

The new 90-seater McDonald's features table service, self-ordering kiosks, a large outside patio area and a Drive-Thru with Smart Digital Drive-Thru menu boards.

The restaurant will be open hours 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

McDonald's franchisee and the man behind Bridgnorth's Golden Arches, Ash Raju, said he was thrilled that the new restaurant was now open - with nearly 100 new jobs created.

He said: "I am incredibly proud to have said we have employed 93 people of which 95 per cent are local people in the area, and as I said I am really proud to offer that."

Mr Raju, who owns five other McDonald's restaurants in Shropshire, added: "We are so excited to be here and to be welcomed by all the people in Bridgnorth and we look forward to hosting you and seeing you very soon."

It has not taken long since construction started on the new McDonald's with work beginning only back in August - and the first cheeseburgers going out today.

The plans for the Chartwell site received significant backing, with more than 600 people writing letters of support.

In preparation for the opening training has been taking place for staff at the Wolverhampton sites on Penn Road and Dudley Street.

A statement from McDonald's added: "With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, the Bridgnorth restaurant has been built in-line with McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’ programme.

"This combines a new layout with the latest technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers.

"With dedicated areas for the different ways to order, the new restaurant offers a more efficient way to order and provides customers with adequate space to enjoy their meal.

"The new kitchen design and dedicated courier waiting area will allow crew to better accommodate both courier and customer needs, meaning they will be able to serve more quickly, efficiently and accurately than ever before.

"Encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices continues to be a key focus for McDonald’s.

"As part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 across all restaurants and offices, the Stourbridge Road restaurant incorporates a range of sustainable design features."