​McDonald's Encounters Global System Disruptions, Affecting Operations in Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong

McDonald's has experienced significant operational setbacks due to system disruptions that have led to the halting of operations at numerous outlets across Japan. Reports of similar technical challenges have emerged affecting the fast-food giant's operations in Australia and Hong Kong.

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According to a spokesperson from McDonald's Japan, the company had to cease operations at several stores nationwide following a system breakdown. This situation was echoed in Australia, where a spokesperson confirmed to the Guardian that a technological outage was impacting restaurant operations, with efforts underway to rectify the issue promptly.

Further complicating the scenario, The New York Times reported that McDonald's in Hong Kong was grappling with a "computer system failure," leading to the unavailability of mobile ordering and self-ordering kiosks.

This disruption has notably impacted customer service, with many McDonald's outlets in Japan unable to process in-person and mobile orders. A representative from McDonald's Holdings Company Japan indicated that the company is diligently working to resume normal operations as swiftly as possible. McDonald's boasts nearly 3,000 stores across Japan, underscoring the potential scale of the disruption.

At the time of reporting, McDonald's Corp has not commented on the situation.

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