Coolum Mcdonald’s reduces hours due to anti-social behaviour

A busy Sunshine Coast McDonald’s has been forced to close its doors earlier due to ongoing reports of “anti-social” and violent behaviour from youths in the area.

McDonald’s has changed its hours at a Sunshine Coast store. Picture: Cameron Bates

A busy Sunshine Coast McDonald’s has been forced to close its doors earlier due to ongoing reports of “anti-social” and violent behaviour from youths in the area.

Mcdonald’s Coolum has reduced its walk-in hours from 5am-11pm to 5am-8pm but will continue to operate its drive-through 24/7.

A sign on the business entrance said the change was due to “anti-social behaviour”.

The venue is understood to have experienced a significant increase in violent behaviour recently, including a massive eshay brawl earlier this year.

A spokeswoman from McDonald’s Australia said “the safety and wellbeing of our people and customers is our top priority”.

“We do not tolerate anti-social behaviour in our restaurants,” the spokeswoman said.

The sign at Coolum Mcdonald’s.

“In response to recent incidents and to ensure the safety of our crew and customers, McDonald’s Coolum has implemented a temporary dining room closure from 8pm, reopening at 5am for dine-in breakfast.

“Importantly, McDonald’s Coolum remains open to our valued customers 24/7 through Drive Thru and delivery.

“We would like to thank our customers for their assistance and understanding as we continue to prioritise safety in our restaurants.”

A spokeswoman for the Queensland Police Service said police “frequently conduct proactive patrols of the Coolum Beach area”.