The Big Macs are on hold with McDonald’s eateries across the country struck down by an IT glitch.
Friday takeaway plans have been thrown into chaos for customers, with some stores closed completely and others only taking orders with cash.
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The meltdown is understood to have started at 4.30pm (AEST), with issues with the fast food giant’s ordering computers and EFTPOS machines to blame.
“We are aware of a technology outage currently impacting our restaurants nationwide and are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible,” a McDonald’s spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and thank customers for their patience.”
A sign on one store said: “We cannot take any orders. Our systems are down — this is a national issue (at the moment).
“Sorry for the inconvenience”.
Another store in Perth said staff could only take cash orders.
“Cash only. (We) cannot accept online orders as well — whole system is down,” a notice to customers read.
Hungry customers took to social media to share the news from their failed efforts at the drive-through, with one saying they “just want a sundae”.
Another said they were “McDevastated”.
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