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McDonald's turns its party areas into night time study halls for students

Published Apr 3, 2023 04:52 am
McDonald's recognizes the importance of education and the challenges students face in finding a safe and conducive learning environment for after-school work. With this in mind, McDonald's continues to provide a solution that caters to their needs. In 2020, over 200 McDonald’s Party Areas were turned into

McDonald’s Classroom

that catered to teachers’ need for a safe, work-friendly place to conduct their online classes. Coming from the success and impact of the McDonald’s Classroom in the past years, McDonald’s elevates the program to better utilize its party areas and maximize the use of it during the night time. From March 

28, 2023,

60 participating McDonald’s stores near key universities

open their doors to students nationwide to the

McDonald's Night Classroom

that shall cater to their late night study sessions from

8pm to 6amdaily.

 The McDonald's Night Classroom is equipped with

solo study and wide table setups and free WiFi access in select stores for uninterrupted study and work sessions.

Aside from a space to work and study, participants can also enjoy big deals and discounts on their McDonald’s favorites with

exclusive offers from the McDonald’s App starting April 1.

With the Night Classroom, students can now have a convenient and comfortable location to complete their academic tasks, allowing them to maximize their productivity. “McDonald’s has always been a safe and trusted space to create feel-good moments for all— whether you’re a family celebrating a birthday, an employee getting their coffee fix before work, or a student looking for a place to pull an all-nighter. Students have already been treating McDonald’s as their go-to place for meetings or study sessions, so the McDonald’s Night Classroom is our special way of supporting them with their schoolwork,” said Oliver Rabatan, McDonald's Philippines Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Ready to pull an all-nighter the McDonald’s way? Visit the nearest McDonald’s Night Classroom now. For the complete list of participating stores, visit [http://bit.ly/McDoNightClassroom2023](https://greenbulbpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2rl6TJ7UsrnoSn1DyIKACrLWLZp3Fsaxa3V0hY91tZr5Xc2sxhwE3W337Vi1sR7O98SW4JcAIp0D0gkzwVgM62pJ1ksSMaMNPJJPXiHKgZ28rclwz-9vBQ_mdWGdj44ojlT7iaOu2l7cO0RCxgvWLYRbczd20bMtG4WOapRVCksQJJZi6vSnYpESzV9UOh05OYhG1g9s). Follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to stay on the loop with McDonald’s updates. 
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