[1/2] The logo for McDonald's restaurant is seen as McDonald's Corp. reports fourth quarter earnings, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 27, 2022.
REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File PhotoApril 2 (Reuters) - Burger chain McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) is temporarily closing its U.S. offices this week as it prepares to inform corporate employees about its layoffs as part of a broader company restructuring, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
"During the week of April 3, we will communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across the organization," the Chicago-based company said in the message viewed by the Journal.
McDonald's also asked employees to cancel all in-person meetings with vendors and other outside parties at its headquarters, the report added.
McDonald's is expected to begin announcing key decisions by Monday.