McDonald's is teaming up with the Trump administration to launch one of its largest hiring efforts in years, aiming to bring on 375,000 new workers across the US this summer.
The announcement came Monday during a press conference in Ohio, where US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joined McDonald's leaders to celebrate the milestone.
According to CNBC, the fast-food giant says the hiring push is needed to meet summer demand and support the company's plan to open 900 new US locations by 2027.
The focus is on filling roles across McDonald's 13,000 restaurants nationwide, many of which are operated by franchisees.
"This is a win-win," said McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger. "It makes us more competitive while also positively impacting the communities where we do business."
The announcement also marked the 10-year anniversary of McDonald's "Archways to Opportunity" program, which helps employees earn high school diplomas, college credits, and tuition assistance.
Chavez-DeRemer praised the program, calling it a model for how companies can support workers while growing the economy.
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McDonald's Faces Declining Sales but Ramp-Up in Hiring for Summer
McDonald's, one of America's largest private employers, estimates that 1 in 8 Americans have worked at one of its restaurants at some point.
The company currently employs around 800,000 people in the US. While the new hires won't expand that number significantly due to high turnover, the effort reflects a major seasonal ramp-up similar to those seen at companies like Amazon and UPS during the holidays.
The job push comes as McDonald's faces tough economic conditions. The company recently reported its second straight quarter of declining US sales.
Spending among low-income customers has dropped by double digits, and middle-income consumers are also pulling back.
CEO Chris Kempczinski said earlier this month that "economic pressure" is keeping many customers away from restaurants, CNN said.
McDonald's has long had ties to President Donald Trump, who is now serving a second term. The company donated $1 million to Trump's 2025 inauguration — its first such gift in over a decade.
Representatives also met with Chavez-DeRemer before she joined the cabinet to discuss fast-food industry regulations, including labor rules and union laws.
Originally published on vcpost.com
