New Ystrad Mynach McDonald's hoped to create 135 jobs. 7th November Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the South Wales area. Fast food giant McDonald's has submitted formal plans to open a new branch in Ystrad Mynach. The firm has proposed building the new restaurant and drive thru on land off Twyn Road, to the south of the Valley Greyhound stadium. If the plans are approved, agents at Lichfields said up to 135 jobs could be created at the restaurant. McDonald's earmarked the Ystrad Mynach site for a new branch after it withdrew a separate proposal for a restaurant in Maesycwmmer last year. There, some members of the community and local politicians had raised concerns about access and road safety. The Ystrad Mynach restaurant would be served by 44 car parking spaces, as well as electric vehicle charging bays and bike storage. In a design statement, Lichfields added that the proposed site also "benefits from a good level of walking, cycling and public transport accessibility". A pre-planning consultation period held in September attracted more than 500 responses, with 59% supporting the proposal for a new McDonald's and 31% not supportive. A report by the planning agents at Lichfield found supporters thought the new restaurant would improve local choice, and the plans for a children's play space were also viewed positively. Respondents also noted there were job opportunities and economic benefits linked to the plans. However, critics raised concerns about litter management, the impact on the road network, flood risk and a loss of green space. The agents said "suitable" bins would be provided and emptied regularly each day, and assessed the local road network "would continue to operate efficiently" if the McDonald's opened. They added that the development was not found to increase local flood risk, and the plans included "appropriate planting" to mitigate the loss of green space. The application is currently out for consultation, and can be viewed on the Caerphilly County Borough Council website under reference 26/0670/FULL.

McDonald's plans new value menu offerings next year to boost sluggish sales. McDonald's is testing new value menu offerings with an eye toward launching a new national value menu program in early 2027. The fast-food giant has sought to counter slowing traffic in the U.S. as the company's quarterly earnings release on Wednesday revealed comparable sales in the U.S. declined 0.2% in the third quarter. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said during the company's most recent earnings call that, in the last week of October, McDonald's began an eight-week test of two new everyday affordable price menu constructs across all day parts at about 1,900 restaurants in a handful of regions. The test involves mix-and-match bundles to give customers greater choices that are similar to prior buy one, add one offers, as well as fixed bundles with a set combination. MCDONALD'S TO SPEND $8.5B ON REVAMPING RESTAURANTS, TECH AND FRANCHISE SUPPORT The McDonald's CEO added that a group of franchisees representing about 4,000 restaurants are moving forward with similar entry-level bundles in advance of the formal test results. Kempczinski said the two groups together "represent more than 40% of the U.S. system, reflecting strong alignment around the opportunity." "We use the results of this test to determine which structure resonates most with customers, works best operationally and delivers sustainable incremental traffic and sales for franchisees," Kempczinski said. "Its goal is to launch a new program nationally in early 2027. "Our goal is straightforward. Customers should see a clear and compelling value proposition every time they consider McDonald's, whether they're looking for an affordable individual item, a complete meal or a digital offer in the mobile app." MCDONALD'S SAYS US SALES SLOWED AFTER VALUE DEAL PUSH FELL SHORT The value menu plans come after McDonald's in September announced a multi-year plan called "NEXT" that will focus on upgrading restaurants and staff training, as well as deploying technology. The company will spend $8.5 billion as part of the NEXT strategy through 2036, with about $5 billion of that spending provided through 2030. The NEXT partnering support for franchisees will include a combination of capital support and rent relief. MCDONALD'S SHAKES UP FALL COFFEE LINEUP AS PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON HEATS UP | Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % | | MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP. 276.52 | -1.52 | -0.55% | McDonald's global CFO Ian Borden said on the earnings call that the fast-food chain is already putting elements of the NEXT strategy into action, including rolling out a new beverage platform, starting the "Make It Golden" training initiative, and setting up operational pilots for hand-breaded chicken. Borden added that the company is starting to open remodeled NEXT restaurants around the world, including the first international restaurant in Poland. The company will begin remodeling hundreds of U.S. restaurants in 2027 to revise kitchen layouts and equipment to support future menu changes. McDonald's aims to ramp up to a global run rate above 5,000 restaurants per year in 2028.

McDonald's announces plans for new Nottinghamshire drive-thru with more than 100 jobs on the cards. The site is currently vacant brownfield land. Over 100 new jobs could be on the cards for a Nottinghamshire town as a fast food giant plans to open a new branch. Ask Nottingham Live anything Ask This Article Article continues below McDonald's has announced plans to build a new drive-thru restaurant on vacant brownfield land off Aerial Way in Hucknall, which would create approximately 100 to 120 new jobs. Article continues below Located on the western side of Hucknall, close to the businesses on Aerial Way and Hucknall Town FC, the proposed restaurant could be accessed from surrounding residential areas by foot, bus and car. Article continues below 138205441846 The proposals include 57 parking spaces, including accessible bays and electric vehicle charging spaces, alongside bicycle parking. If plans are approved, the restaurant is expected to create approximately 100 to 120 full and part-time jobs. Article continues below You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Unsubscribe at anytime. More info Restaurant staff will also carry out at least three litter picks every day within a 150-metre radius of the site, collecting all litter rather than only McDonald's packaging. A public consultation has been launched and is open until Friday, November 20 with local residents and stakeholders invited to have their say before a planning application is submitted to Ashfield District Council. Article continues below A McDonald's spokesperson said: "We are excited by the opportunity to bring forward a new, sensitively designed McDonald's restaurant for Hucknall, creating significant job opportunities for local people and bringing a vacant brownfield site back into productive use. "We are committed to working closely with the local community before submitting a planning application to Ashfield District Council. I would encourage anyone with an interest in the proposals to take part in our public consultation and share their views with us directly." Article continues below Want to see more stories from the Nottingham Post? It's quick, free and easy to do. To add us as a preferred source, simply click here.