Overview

• A McDonald’s near Thomas Edison High School in Fairfax County now requires customers to be 21 or older with ID to dine inside on weekdays.
• The restriction follows weekly incidents of student violence, including fights and disruptive behavior, according to franchise staff and customers.
• Under-21 patrons can still use the drive-thru, mobile app for curbside pickup, or dine in when accompanied by an adult chaperone.
• The temporary policy was developed in collaboration with local school officials and law enforcement to address safety concerns.
• A doorbell system has been installed at the restaurant’s entrance to verify customer age before allowing dine-in access.