Golden Arches Development Corp., the master franchise holder of McDonald’s in the Philippines, announced the closure of its store at Quezon Ave. and West 4th St. in Quezon City on Dec. 22. The closure comes a few months after the company opened a new branch just a street away.
“Maraming Salamat! For the countless smiles, laughs, and memories shared at 008 Quezon Avenue Branch. I am forever grateful. Thank you for being part of my McDo Journey,” one social media user posted.
The old McDonald’s store, located across a new Starbucks outlet, was cordoned off Monday. Posters in the area announced: “Goodbye McDonald’s Quezon Avenue. Kitakits sa McDonald’s Q.A. Ligaya.”
A modern McDonald’s store recently opened at Quezon Ave. and Ligaya Street, a few blocks from West 4th Street.
Contrary to earlier reports, the closed branch was not the one near the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 station at the corner of EDSA and Quezon Ave., but the one near Times Street and beside the Great Eastern Hotel.
McDonald’s held a farewell event on Dec. 22 to bid goodbye to the Quezon Avenue branch.
“Beyond just a restaurant, McDo Quezon Avenue has been a place where feel-good moments happen and become lasting memories — for its customers, crew, and managers, past and present,” the company said.
“Let’s celebrate the past 40 years of this beloved store and landmark in Quezon City,” it said.
The company also encouraged customers to post their fondest memories of McDo Quezon Avenue online.
