OAK BROOK, Ill. — President George Bush welcomed four McDonald's restaurant managers and owner/operators to the White House for an invitation-only reception on Oct. 9, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This exclusive event brought together select Hispanic business and community leaders from across the nation.
McDonald's U.S. restaurateurs were chosen to attend for their demonstrated leadership within their communities. Widely known as one of the leading companies for Hispanics, McDonald's Hispanic Owners Association is the largest Hispanic franchisee organization in the country.
The following McDonald's restaurateurs are among the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month honorees:
Owner/operator Tony Castillo of Holland, Mich.; owner/operator Anthony Herques of Houma, La.; owner/operator Mark Ruiz of Newcastle, Calif. and restaurant manager Luis Cruz of Yonkers, N.Y.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
