Wyong NSW McDonald’s will be shut down along the Pacific Motorway to be replaced by Hungry Jacks
McDonald’s stores much loved by road trippers on the major freeway are set to close as rival moves in
- Both Wyong McDonald’s are closing soon
- Ampol plans to replace them with Hungry Jacks
Two of Australia’s most popular east coast McDonald’s fast food restaurants are due to close soon after their leases fail to renew.
Ampol, Australia’s largest petroleum distributor, has announced changes to their northbound and southbound service stations along the Pacific Motorway (M1) at Jilliby, near Wyong on the NSW Central Coast.
The changes include the removal of the McDonald’s locations at both twin gas stations, first in July and then in early 2024.
Ampol plans to replace McDonald’s restaurants at both locations with fast food rival Hungry Jack’s and “other quick service restaurants.”
Two of Australia’s more popular McDonald’s, on opposite sides of the Pacific Motorway near Wyong (pictured), will close after their leases expire
The McDonald’s restaurants have long been a reliable stopping point for locals and road trippers alike.
“While we are disappointed that these restaurants are closing, we are excited to open two new McDonald’s restaurants on the M1 in Cooranbong in 2024,” said a McDonald’s spokesperson.
Cooranbong is located 15 miles north of Jilliby on the Pacific Motorway.
“We look forward to continuing to be part of the local community in 2024 and serving our iconic Macca’s menu at our nearby restaurants, McDonald’s Wyong, McDonald’s Morisset and our exciting new restaurants.”
Both gas stations will also undergo partial renovations during the transition from McDonald’s.
“The revamped sites will feature AmpCharge EV charging stations along with a new convenience offering,” said an Ampol spokesperson.
Including Ampol Foodary, Hungry Jack’s, Oliver’s and other quick service restaurants on both sides of the highway.
Ampol plans to replace McDonalds’ with Hungry Jacks and ‘other quick eateries’ at NSW Central Coast location
Social media users were divided over the removal of the McDonald’s, with some dismay to see the stores removed.
“That’s our ‘pit stop’ to Newcastle,” one user wrote.
“No more Maccas with the twins (crying face emoji),” another wrote
‘Oh no. It’s an icon. Always stop there on my journeys to and from Newcastle,” wrote a third.
However, others were happy to see Macca’s departure, citing unkempt amenities.
“Honestly, they are so rundown and filthy I’d be surprised if anyone is willing to take that on,” one wrote.
“Hope the new owners can provide clean and tidy facilities all day long,” wrote another.