Shock Maccas Move Exposes Aussie Shame in Newcastle
McDonald’s installs plexiglass at a Newcastle store to protect staff from ongoing abuse and poor behavior from customers
Newcastle, Australia, McDonald’s, Plexiglass, Customer Abuse
Newcastle: So, McDonald’s has put up a new plexiglass screen at their King St store. This is to protect their staff from all the crazy stuff that’s been happening there.
A photo popped up on Reddit showing this barrier at the restaurant, which is about two hours north of Sydney. It’s a 24-hour spot, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a wild ride.
For years, there have been stories about drunken antics and bad behavior at this McDonald’s. It’s right in the middle of the industrial area, so you can imagine the scene.
The glass shield is right at the counter where the workers take orders. It’s like they’re saying, “Enough is enough!”
Someone on Reddit joked that “King St Maccas is now barricaded.” It’s kind of funny, but also sad, right?
McDonald’s said they’re all about keeping their employees and customers safe. They want their places to be welcoming, which is totally fair.
They mentioned that they regularly check and update their safety measures. It’s good to know they’re trying to make things better.
But honestly, this restaurant has had its share of horror stories. A TikTok video showed the place looking pretty rough, with litter everywhere and even people napping on the couches.
One Reddit user shared their experience after coming back to Newcastle. They walked in and saw cops interviewing someone right by the food counter. Talk about a scene!
It’s wild to think that a fast-food joint has to deal with this kind of stuff. Hopefully, this new barrier helps keep things a bit calmer.