McDonald’s Plans Largest U.S. Hiring Spree With 375,000 Summer Jobs

McDonald's announced plans to hire up to 375,000 workers across the United States this summer, marking its largest recruitment drive since 2020 and reflecting confidence in economic recovery and consumer spending. The company, which currently operates over 13,500 U.S. restaurants, aims to open 900 new locations by 2027 as part of its expansion strategy to boost in-person dining traffic. The hiring push was announced jointly by McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger and U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who praised the move for creating economic opportunities and setting an industry growth benchmark. Despite a 3.6% slump in same-store sales in early 2025, McDonald's and other restaurant operators remain optimistic, with the U.S. restaurant sector adding jobs recently. McDonald's workforce investments include the "Archways to Opportunity" program, which has supported over 90,000 employees with education and career development over the past decade. This hiring spree also garners attention from financial markets, with McDonald's stock showing gains amid broader economic optimism that may influence related sectors such as cryptocurrencies.