The McDonald’s located in Derwood (7200 Muncaster Mill Rd.) is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking the end of a decades-long run for the fast-food restaurant in the Red Mill Shops shopping center.
We visited the Derwood McDonald’s and spoke with the manager on duty, who confirmed that the store would be “closing soon,” but said they had not been given an exact date. Chris Nowalk of GoldLeaf Associates, who is handling the leasing of the property, confirmed that the McDonald’s is expected to close by the end of Q1 2026, meaning by March 31, and that the freestanding building is officially available to lease…