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McDonald's
3.9
based on 2.3k Reviews
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Company Summary
McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer, recognized for its extensive network of independent franchises and popular menu items served worldwide.
Overall Rating
3.9/5
based on 2.3k reviews
Highly rated for 
Skill development, Company culture, Job security
Work Policy
Work from office
81% employees reported
Rotational Shift
65% employees reported
Flexible timing
76% employees reported
Within city
42% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
295 employees reported
Free meal
231 employees reported
Health insurance
167 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
80 employees reported
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About McDonald's
Founded in1955 (70 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, United States (USA)
Office Locations
Websitemcdonalds.com
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McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women.
McDonald's & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide.
We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin
Mission: McDonald's brand mission is to be our customers' favorite place and way to eat and drink. Our worldwide operations are aligned around a global strategy called the Plan to Win, which center on an exceptional customer experience – People, Products, Place, Price and Promotion. We are committed to continuously improving our operations and enhancing our customers' experience.
Vision: To move with velocity to drive profitable growth and become an even better McDonald’s serving more customers delicious food each day around the world.
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McDonald's Ratings
based on 2.3k reviews
Overall Rating
3.9/5
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Category Ratings
4.1
Skill development
3.8
Company culture
3.8
Job security
3.7
Work satisfaction
3.6
Work-life balance
3.6
Promotions
3.5
Salary
McDonald's is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 2.3k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at McDonald's
based on 2k reviews
4.1
Rated by 285 Women
Rated 4.2 for Skill development and 4.1 for Job security
3.9
Rated by 1.7k Men
Rated 4.0 for Skill development and 3.8 for Company culture
Work Policy at McDonald's
based on 156 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
81%
Permanent work from home
10%
Hybrid
9%
McDonald's Reviews
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 2.3k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 27.4k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 2.8k reviews  | 4.1/5 based on 2.8k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Job security Company culture | Company culture Work-life balance Salary | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Skill development Salary Company culture |
Critically Rated for |  No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 81% employees reported | Permanent work from home 46% employees reported | Hybrid 59% employees reported | Work from office 66% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 285 women | 4.1 Good rated by 8.9k women | 3.8 Good rated by 433 women | 4.0 Good rated by 476 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 1.7k men | 4.0 Good rated by 16.3k men | 4.1 Good rated by 2.1k men | 4.2 Good rated by 2k men |
Job security | 3.8 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.8 Good | 3.8 Good |
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McDonald's Salaries
McDonald's salaries have received with an average score of 3.5 out of 5 by 2.3k employees.
Shift Manager
(350 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr
Crew Member
(292 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
Restaurant Manager
(282 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
Crew Trainer
(219 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr
Restaurant General Manager
(206 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
Assistant Restaurant Manager
(194 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
2nd Assistant Manager
(142 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
Floor Manager
(100 salaries)
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Store Manager
(68 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Second Assistant Manager
(66 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
McDonald's Interview Questions
A Barista Coffee Maker was asked 7mo agoQ. What is the usage of the steam wand?
A Shift Manager was asked Q. What are the gold standards for the products?
An Assistant Manager Operations was asked 1w agoQ. Can you provide an example of a situation in which you successfully re...read more
An Assistant Manager/Manager-(Nontechnical) was asked Q. How can you increase sales?
A Software Developer was asked Q. Write a function to sort an array in O(n log n) time complexity.
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This Week in Security: Bitchat, CitrixBleed Part 2, Opossum, and TSAs
- Jack Dorsey created Bitchat, a BLE mesh encrypted messaging app with security concerns.
- Bitchat lacks proper authentication and verification of encryption keys, leaving users vulnerable.
- Post-Quantum Scanning tool, CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability, Opossum attack, and TSAs execution attack highlighted.
- McDonald’s McHire platform security flaw and arrests of ransomware gangs in the UK discussed.
Hackaday | 11 Jul, 2025
AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
- Security researchers discovered a security flaw that allowed access to personal data of 64 million McDonald's job applicants.
- The flaw involved logging into McDonald's AI job hiring chatbot with the weak password '123456.'
- The exposed data included applicants' names, email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers.
- Paradox.ai, the provider of the chatbot, fixed the issues promptly after they were reported, ensuring candidate information was not leaked.
TechCrunch | 11 Jul, 2025
Summer's fast food wars hit their flow as McDonald's vs. Popeyes wrap battle heats up
- McDonald's has brought back its popular Chicken Snack Wrap after nearly a decade, while Popeyes is promoting its own chicken wrap, sparking competition between the fast-food chains.
- The resurgence of snack habits among Gen Z and the impact of GLP-1s are believed to be driving the trend of chicken wraps this summer.
- The competition between McDonald's and Popeyes in the chicken wrap domain mirrors previous fast food feuds like the 'Chicken Sandwich Wars' and the long-standing 'Burger Wars'.
- Both McDonald's and Popeyes are offering wraps priced under $4, with most variations containing fewer than 500 calories, tapping into the growing consumption trend of chicken snacks among consumers.
Insider | 11 Jul, 2025
McDonald’s AI hiring bot leaks millions of job seeker’s details: Here’s what happened
- McDonald’s experienced a security breach in its AI-powered chatbot hiring system, exposing the personal details of around 64 million job applicants.
- The breach, discovered in the McHire platform developed by Paradox.ai, revealed critical flaws in the system's security, including default login credentials and a vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to sensitive applicant data.
- Security researchers uncovered the breach by exploiting an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability, accessing applicant data like names, emails, phone numbers, and chat logs with the AI chatbot.
- Following the discovery, McDonald’s and Paradox.ai swiftly patched the vulnerabilities, replacing default credentials with secure protocols. The incident underscores the risks of lax security in AI systems and highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the age of automation.
Digit | 11 Jul, 2025
McDonald’s AI hiring bot exposes data of job applicants
- McDonald’s AI hiring bot, 'Olivia', associated with McHire, was hacked due to a simple username and password, exposing data of about 64 million job applicants.
- The exposed data included candidate interactions, personal information, and raised concerns about cybersecurity in automated hiring systems.
- 'Olivia' streamlined the hiring process for McDonald’s franchises, but was criticized for being incompetent in handling basic queries from job seekers.
- This breach highlights the vulnerability of AI-driven systems, showcasing the risks associated with relying solely on technology for critical processes.
HRKatha | 11 Jul, 2025
Popeyes Makes Big Move in 'War' with McDonald's
- Popeyes and McDonald's are engaged in a 'war' as Popeyes introduces chicken wraps to compete with McDonald's Snack Wrap that was discontinued in 2016.
- Popeyes is offering free Chicken Wraps from July 10-13 with a $5 minimum purchase, while McDonald's announced the return of their wraps starting on July 10.
- Popeyes aims to apply pressure on McDonald's in the 'Wrap Wars,' stating they are ahead in the game and have been serving wraps all summer.
- McDonald's may have to come up with a competitive offer in response to Popeyes' promotion to navigate the ongoing competition between the two fast-food chains.
Mensjournal | 11 Jul, 2025
Linda Yaccarino lost her blue checkmark… but now it's back
- Linda Yaccarino lost her blue checkmark on a social media platform after resigning as CEO and then got it back the next day.
- Her verified badge disappeared from her handle @lindayaX following her surprise exit from the company but was restored shortly after.
- Yaccarino remains active on the platform, where she expressed excitement about McDonald's Snack Wrap and other recent events.
- The missing verification was highlighted by TechCrunch, and the platform's policy allows for the removal of a checkmark without notice.
Insider | 11 Jul, 2025
McDonald’s AI recruiting platform had a really embarrassing security flaw - and it left millions of users open to attack
- McDonald's introduced a new hiring platform called McHire, featuring an AI-powered chatbot named Olivia.
- Researchers discovered a security flaw in McHire's backend that allowed easy access to sensitive data on 64 million applicants.
- The researchers accessed personally identifiable information like names, emails, and phone numbers, which could be exploited for phishing attacks and other cybercrimes.
- Paradox, the company behind McHire, was notified of the flaw and has since fixed it, but millions of user records were left exposed.
Tech Radar | 10 Jul, 2025
From Punjab’s fields to Kerala’s heat: How McDonald’s ensures every French fry tastes the same
- McDonald's India ensures consistency in their iconic fries through a strategic partnership with McCain, sourcing specialized potato varieties locally.
- McCain has invested in backward integration, sourcing over 90% of its volumes locally and developing processing-grade potato varieties adapted to Indian conditions.
- Comprehensive quality assurance systems have been implemented from farm to restaurant to maintain product uniformity and meet customer expectations.
- Both companies are adapting to evolving consumer preferences by diversifying product portfolios, reducing sodium content, and embracing sustainable farming practices.
HinduBusinessLine | 10 Jul, 2025
McDonald's AI hiring chatbot exposed data of 64 million applicants with "123456" password
- Data of 64 million McDonald's job applicants was exposed due to a security flaw in the AI hiring chatbot.
- Security researcher, Ian Carroll, accessed the administrative system using '123456' as the login credentials.
- The breach revealed personal information, chat history, authentication tokens, and employment status changes.
- McDonald's and Paradox confirmed resolving the issue after being notified, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
TechSpot | 10 Jul, 2025
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McDonald's FAQs
When was McDonald's founded?
McDonald's was founded in 1955. The company has been operating for 70 years.
Where is the McDonald's headquarters located?
McDonald's is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It operates in 14 cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Noida. To explore all the office locations, visit McDonald's locations.
How many employees does McDonald's have in India?
McDonald's currently has more than 4,000+ employees in India. Food, Beverage & Hospitality department appears to have the highest employee count in McDonald's based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does McDonald's have good work-life balance?
McDonald's has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 2,200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 80% employees rated McDonald's 4 or above, while 20% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read McDonald's work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is McDonald's good for career growth?
Career growth at McDonald's is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.6. 80% employees rated McDonald's 4 or above, while 20% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions / appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading McDonald's promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in McDonald's?
Working at McDonald's comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for skill development, company culture and job security. However, it is poorly rated for salary & benefits, work life balance and promotions / appraisal, based on 2,200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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