A number Supermac’s outlets around the country are to begin reopening on a phased basis over the coming days.

These outlets will be operating delivery, ‘drive thru’ and ‘drive and collect’ services, in order to comply with social distancing measures. Seating areas will remain closed.

Three outlets will begin services today, Wednesday, April 22, while a further 12 will resume business on Friday, April 24.

Supermac’s is looking to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 by having customers wait in their cars after placing an order. There purchases will then be brought out to them by a members of staff, who will be wearing gloves and face masks.

Thee services will only use contactless card payment. There will also be measures in place to monitor the health of staff, including temperature testing at the beginning of a staff member’s shift.

The decision comes following consultation with the authorities, staff, customers and suppliers, including farmers.

Supermac’s says it has spent recent weeks “developing systems and processes in order to open and provide a service to the community where safety, well-being and standards are not compromised”.

“We would like to thank our customers and staff for their loyalty and understanding,” a statement added.

Closure

All Supermac’s outlets in the country have been closed since March 26 last, due to Covid-19.

That decision was made “due to the ever-changing challenges presented by the health crisis and the interests of our staff and customers”.