Staffing

McDonald's to hire up to 375K employees this summer

Photo: McDonald's

May 13, 2025

McDonald's and its franchisees expect to hire up to 375,000 restaurant employees across the country this summer. This comes as the brand expects to expand its footprint by 900 U.S. restaurants by 2027, according to a press release.

The Chicago-based burger brand says one in eight Americans have worked in a McDonald's restaurant.

"I often think about the time I spent working in our restaurants as a general manager, and it was immediately clear that crew members are the heart and soul of this brand," Joe Erlinger, president, McDonald's USA, said in the press release. "They go above and beyond to take care of our customers, and it's our job to take care of and create opportunities for them. When you put on an apron for a shift at McDonald's, you're building skills you'll carry with you for life."

Since its launch in 2015, McDonald's and its franchisees have invested over $240 million in Archways to Opportunity and helped over 90,000 crew members earn their high school diploma, receive college tuition assistance, learn English as a second language and access education and career advising services.

"Seventy years as a brand, and 10 years into Archways to Opportunity, we're reminded that one of the greatest impacts we can make is providing access to opportunity," Michael Gonda, SVP and chief impact officer, North America, said in the press release. "Behind every counter and drive-thru window is a story of someone building skills, pursuing education, or working towards their future ambition. These stories--in thousands of communities across the country — reinforce that McDonald's is more than a restaurant: it's an open door for so many getting their start and a place where potential takes root."

David Costa, a McDonald's owner/operator in Florida, said one of the most rewarding aspects of the Archways programs is the self-confident participants rediscover.

"I see this transformation in my teams every day," Costa added in the press release. "Supporting our people isn't just the right thing to do — it's our passion. My fellow franchisees and I are deeply committed to empowering our crew to achieve their greatest potential."