'McMadness' predicted for Halifax as restaurant's drive-thru reopens

McDonald’s has announced that all of its drive-thrus will begin opening from Thursday 4th June, after a two-month hiatus but a new study has revealed drive-thrus in the Halifax - HX area will be some of the UK’s busiest.

Halifax sits in eighth spot after only providing one drive-thru restaurant with an estimated population 72,600.

CEO, Crispin Moger from Marmalade which conducted the research, said: “While we have all missed the wonders of the golden arches, there is a real risk in rushing out to a drive-thru when they reopen.

"If you are in one of the areas that our study has predicted as being busy then I would recommend holding off and avoiding the rush, particularly if you are a new or learner driver, as we’ve all seen the chaos from other fast food chains opening across social media.

“It is likely that the chance of an accident is increased as people may behave more erratically and rush to get there first, not to mention patience wearing thin in a queue.

"But, if you do decide you can’t resist - remember the rules of the road still apply – so avoid blocking roads and roundabouts while queuing, don’t be tempted to use your phone while waiting and dispose of the rubbish responsibly.”

"However it isn’t all doom and gloom, your luck is in if you live in East Central London, with just 6,477 vehicles to compete with at your nearest drive-thru.

"While the residents up north in Sunderland will be pleased to take the top spot of quietest drive-thrus outside of London, with 16,785 vehicles to compete with at each location."

The full top 20 locations predicted to be the busiest and quietest over the next few weeks, as well as the full list can be found here