McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report

McDonald's Corp is temporarily closing its U.S. offices this week as it prepares to inform corporate employees about layoffs undertaken by the fast food giant as part of a broader company restructuring, the Wall Street Journal reported.

McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.

"During the week of April 3, we will communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across the organization," the company said in the message viewed by The Wall Street Journal. 

The burger corporation did not disclose how many employees it is planning to lay off during the company's restructuring. 

In January, CEO Chris Kempczinski warned employees that "difficult discussions and decisions" are on the horizon.