McDonald\'s faces system failures in Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong, leading to store closures and online ordering suspensions

Published: 15 March 2024 at 09:13

McDonald\'s restaurants in Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong have experienced system failures, causing many stores to close temporarily and online ordering to be suspended. Customers in these countries have reported issues with ordering food due to technical problems. The fast food chain confirmed a \'system failure\' in Japan and asked for patience while the service is restored. Social media users in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand have also complained about McDonald\'s restaurant issues. Downdetector observed increased problems with the McDonald\'s UK app, and customers in Australia reported disruptions.

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