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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
43% 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
4.0
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 289 Women
Rated 4.2 for Skill development and 4.1 for Job security
3.8
Rated by 1.7k Men
Rated 4.0 for Skill development and 3.8 for Company culture
Work Policy at McDonald's
based on 155 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
81%
Permanent work from home
10%
Hybrid
9%
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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
(358 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr
Crew Member
(352 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr
Restaurant Manager
(298 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Crew Trainer
(277 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
Assistant Restaurant Manager
(194 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Restaurant General Manager
(181 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr
2nd Assistant Manager
(146 salaries)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
Floor Manager
(94 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Store Manager
(72 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
Mcdonald's
(65 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
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McDonald's News
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McDonald's Announces Change for Customers Starting August 13
- McDonald's and DoorDash have announced a major change for customers to speed up the ordering process.
- Customers can now order McDonald's for delivery through a new online ordering experience without the need for app downloads or logins.
- The collaboration aims to simplify operations and enhance the customer experience, offering an easy way to have McDonald's favorites delivered.
- McDonald's is focusing on digital transformation to meet customer demands, with initiatives like its MyMcDonald's loyalty program and Ready on Arrival to reduce wait times.
Mensjournal | 16 Aug, 2025
McDonald's Announces Pokémon Crackdown After Scalpers Scoop Up Card Stock, Waste Food
- McDonald's has announced restrictions to combat scalpers in response to the Pokémon promotion in Japan where scalpers bought up Happy Meals for the exclusive Pokémon cards.
- Scalpers caused food wastage and depletion of Pokémon cards, leading McDonald's to apologize to fans and implement new purchase restrictions, limiting three Happy Meals per group until August 17.
- The upcoming promotion will feature only Pokémon toys with stricter rules against scalping and food wastage, acknowledging the outrage on social media and the disappointment among young Pokémon fans and families.
- McDonald's aims to review and improve their sales methods, emphasizing the importance of listening to customer feedback while adapting to combat issues faced during promotions.
IGN | 15 Aug, 2025
How McDonald's big bet on Pokémon cards ended with 24 hours of grown men fighting, pigeons snapping up fries, and scalpers cashing in
- McDonald's Japan launched exclusive Pokémon card packs with Happy Meal purchases.
- The promotion resulted in chaos as customers bought in bulk for resale.
- Scenes of abandoned meals, fights, pigeons on fries, and scalping emerged.
- The collaboration showcased the power of collectibles but led to operational challenges.
- While a successful partnership, the promotion raised concerns about food waste and ethics.
Insider | 15 Aug, 2025
Here’s Why More Americans Are Skipping Fast Food Breakfast
- Top fast food retailers like McDonald's and Wendy's reported slow breakfast sales, attributing it to economic anxiety and uncertainty, especially among lower-income customers.
- McDonald's CEO mentioned that declining real incomes and consumer anxiety are affecting visitation rates in the industry, with breakfast sales seeing the largest impact as customers prioritize spending.
- Wendy's interim CEO noted that when consumers face uncertainty, breakfast is often the first meal they cut back on, leading to a shift towards eating at home.
- The decline in breakfast sales is an industry-wide trend, with various fast food retailers adjusting their breakfast menus to cater to customer demands, but economic factors like inflation and rising costs continue to hamper growth in the sector.
Mensjournal | 15 Aug, 2025
McDonald's Japan started a feeding frenzy with Pokémon card happy meals. Here are 3 other times the chain's giveaways got wild.
- McDonald's in Japan sold out Pokémon Happy Meals with trading cards on the first day of launch, causing long queues and customer disappointment.
- Pokémon trading cards are popular among consumers, with a nostalgia factor, making them highly sought-after collectibles.
- In the past, McDonald's collaborations like the BTS Meal, Hello Kitty plushies in Singapore, and the Cactus Plant Flea Market Happy Meal have also sparked wild customer frenzies.
- McDonald's has a history of successful collaborations and giveaways that draw large crowds to their stores, showcasing the power of collectibles and limited edition items.
Insider | 13 Aug, 2025
I tried breakfast value meals from 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
- A comparison of breakfast value meals from 5 fast-food chains was done.
- Dunkin's $6 meal was ranked the best, followed by Taco Bell, Wendy's, Burger King, and McDonald's.
- Each meal included a sandwich, a drink, and a side, with reviews on taste.
- The article shares insights on portion sizes, pricing, and overall value of the meals.
Insider | 12 Aug, 2025
Pokemon McDonald's Japanese Happy Meal Promotion Ends In Disaster
- McDonald's Japan was forced to end its latest Pokemon Happy Meal promotion a few days early due to the quick depletion of card supplies, attracting scalpers and chaotic crowds.
- Scalpers drove most of the demand for Pokemon cards, leaving many Happy Meals uneaten at the restaurants or on the streets, leading to unruly crowds and even police intervention in some McDonald's locations.
- The most sought-after item was a McDonald's-exclusive Pikachu card, with scalpers benefiting from the promotion. Pigeons were the unexpected beneficiaries as they devoured the discarded meals.
Gamespot | 12 Aug, 2025
McDonald's Ends Pokemon Promo Early After Diners Were Spotted 'Throwing Out the Food'
- McDonald's in Japan ends early Pokemon promotion due to customers hoarding meals for trading cards.
- Customers were buying large quantities of Happy Meals and discarding the food to collect Pokemon cards.
- Reddit post showcased chaos with photos showing long lines and abandoned food in McDonald's.
- Following the uproar, McDonald's announced an early end to the Pokemon promotion in Japan.
Mensjournal | 12 Aug, 2025
McDonald's Japan Pulls Happy Meal Pokémon Cards Early, And Fans Blame Scalpers
- McDonald's Japan ended their Pokémon Happy Meal promotion early due to higher-than-expected sales and scalping involvement.
- Customers were seen wastefully purchasing meals just for the Pokémon cards, leading to food wastage and early termination of the promo after 24 hours.
- Some McDonald's stores faced tensions, with customers suspected of scalping leading to police involvement and incidents of dumped food on social media.
- In an attempt to deter scalping, customers were meant to be limited to five meals each, but scalpers found ways to circumvent this, causing chaos.
Nintendolife | 11 Aug, 2025
McDonald's Gets Official Meta Horizon Worlds & WebXR Experience
- An official McDonald's VR experience, McDonaldland VR, is launching in Meta Horizon Worlds and WebXR tomorrow, developed by McDonald's media agency Admerasia.
- McDonaldland VR offers an officially licensed world where users can interact with characters like Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie through Meta Quest headsets or WebXR.
- The VR experience includes two mini-games themed after McDonald's meals, allowing users to collect ingredients in the 'Mt. McDonaldland Shake Challenge' and navigate an obstacle course in the 'Golden Arches Obstacle Course'.
- McDonald's Japan had previously launched an official VRChat world in a promotional campaign earlier this year, as part of the Tiro Remix project in collaboration with YOASOBI and Hololive VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei.
UploadVR | 11 Aug, 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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