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Darlington McDonald’s opening delayed again to October
The Faverdale McDonald’s was due to open on September 23 but will now welcome customers on October 14, 2026.
The fast-food chain’s site, located on Faverdale Industrial Estate, has been under construction since March 2025.
The restaurant was originally due to open last December but has suffered several delays.
A recent timelapse video of the construction confirmed the launch date and was captioned ‘great things take slightly longer than expected’.
The restaurant will be McDonald’s third Darlington branch, joining outlets at North Road Industrial Estate and Morton Park.
The wider Faverdale development was delayed over concerns about its impact on existing businesses and jobs.
Darlington Borough Council deferred the plans in July 2023 before approving them the following month.
The original plans for the site included McDonald’s, Costa Coffee, and Taco Bell, as well as additional retail units and an industrial unit.
Taco Bell has withdrawn from the project and has instead opened a branch on North Road, in the former KFC building.
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