McDonald’s announces 5000 jobs as growth continues
Fast-food chain, McDonald’s, which has 26 outlets in Northern Ireland, is to create more than 5000 jobs across its UK operation by the end of next year as it continues with expansion plans.
The chain, which currently employs more than 110,000 people in the UK, made the announcement on the back of 8000 new positions created in 2014. McDonald’s has now enjoyed 41 consecutive quarters of growth in the region.
Paul Pomeroy, chief executive of McDonald’s in the UK, said recently:
“Our multi-million pound investment into the next chapter of the McDonald’s story continues and today, we have opened our 500th restaurant as part of that transformation, with a further 250 stores to be completed by the end of the year.
“The remain challenging economic conditions, but I’m pleased that, together with our franchisees, we remain committed to the UK and our continued focus on serving quality, affordable food and giving our customers a great experience is enabling us to keep investing in our business and creating jobs.”
