A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Bridgend opened on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Following significant investment from local McDonald’s Franchisee Ralph Parker, the restaurant will open for dine-in and takeaway. Opening hours will be 8am-10pm, 7 days a week.
The new 116-seater restaurant will create over 60 new full and part-time jobs for the local community and will feature table service, self-ordering kiosks, and a large outside patio area.
Ralph Parker, who now owns and operates 12 McDonald’s restaurants in Wales, said “We are delighted to be opening another brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Bridgend and can’t wait to see local customers, both new and old, enjoy our services on offer. People are at the heart of our business, and we look forward to welcoming new employees with the jobs our restaurant will create. We’re committed to investing in opportunities for a mix of all ages, life stages and backgrounds, promoting flexibility and equality”.
Councillor Heather Griffiths, Mayor of Bridgend Country Borough, said: “We are thrilled to welcome McDonald’s to our community. The opening of this new establishment creates many job opportunities for our local area whilst also contributing to the local economy. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this new McDonald’s will have on our town and its residents.”
With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, the Bridgend 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.
The restaurant is also excited to announce the implementation of a series of sustainable innovations as the business works towards its target of achieving net zero emissions across all its restaurants and offices by 2030. Bridgend features the latest innovations in sustainable building design throughout and the restaurant has been deliberately designed to retain the familiar McDonald’s look and feel.
The new restaurant is located Bridgend Outlet Village, Unit FK2, Derwen, CF32 9SU
