McDonald’s Hong Kong is reportedly planning to suspend operations at 38 outlets due to a Covid-19 pandemic surge in the region.

Currently, McDonald’s Hong Kong operates 245 branches across the city and plans to reduce the operational hours of 90 other restaurants, closing them early.

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McDonald’s Hong Kong also said that it has temporarily closed all its dessert kiosks in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories.

Through its social media post, the fast-food chain stated that its supplies and manpower are affected at this time, according to TimeOut.                 

In addition to McDonald’s, other fast-food restaurant chains, including Pizza Hut, are said to have slashed their business hours due to the fifth outbreak wave of Covid-19.

Last week, Pizza Hut reportedly suspended operations at 29 outlets.

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TamJai SamGor Mixian, a fast-casual restaurant chain in Hong Kong, has also suspended operations.

Some other restaurants in the region have also slashed operation hours or the duration of dine-in services, while others are only providing takeaway services.

In January, McDonald’s reported systemwide sales growth of 21% to $112.5bn for the full year 2021.

In the fourth quarter, the company’s sales increased 12.3% (10.8% on a two-year basis), which reflected positive comparable sales across all segments.

Its consolidated operating income rose by 12% while consolidated revenues increased 13% during the fourth quarter.

For the full year, McDonald’s global comparable sales increased by 17%.

Last year, McDonald’s consolidated revenues were up by 21%, and consolidated income grew by 41% to $10.4bn.