A dramatic scene unfolded at a McDonald’s in Brazil when a customer attempted a flying kick against an employee amid a heated altercation.

This incident took place at the fast-food giant’s Sao Paulo branch, as tensions flared between customers and staff, according to The Sun.

The confrontation escalated on December 13, when a couple became embroiled in an argument with the restaurant’s employees.

An intense exchange culminated in a customer executing a “flying kick” towards a staff member at the Brazilian McDonald’s, as reported by (Mike Leidig/newsX).

In the midst of the shouting, a female patron could be seen throwing a discarded burger at an employee, as detailed by the news source.

In response, an employee throws what appeared to be a burger box at a man in a white T-shirt who appears to be accompanying the woman.

The man leads a small girl away before he launched himself at employees near a counter with a flying kick. An employee then appears to throw a punch, prompting the man to walk away. 

Footage captured an altercation in a McDonald’s in Brazil. (Mike Leidig/newsX)

Other employees attempted to step in as the woman demanded her money back. She is seen picking something up from the counter and throwing it before the footage ends. 

The reason for the dispute was unclear, but local media outlets said it could have stemmed from a food order. 

McDonald’s said it regretted the scenes of violence at its Sao Paulo branch, the Sun report states. 

A McDonald’s employee in Brazil is seen getting ready to throw something toward a customer.  (Mike Leidig/newsX)

The fast-food giant said it was investigating the incident and taking appropriate measures.