McDonald’sputs €4.5mintotheLouth economyannually

IN their latest economic impact report, it shows that McDonald’s Ireland contributed €4.5 million to the local economy in Louth.

McDonald’s employs 154 people in its two restaurants in Louth, and local McDonald’s franchisee in Louth Elaine Sterio says she is committed to supporting local economy and important community initiatives

“While McDonald’s is a global brand, the franchise model means we are a collection of small local businesses who are embedded in our communities,” says Elaine. “I am proud to support local jobs and the local economy in Louth and will continue to have an active role in the community.”

McDonald’s is one of the largest employers in Ireland, with 5,942 people employed in 95 restaurants and its head office.

In total, McDonald’s contributed €196 million directly to the Irish economy.

Young people under the age of 22 represent over 40% of McDonald’s workforce in Ireland, and for many, McDonald’s is their first full-paid job, allowing them to kick-start their careers. McDonald’s operates 95 restaurants across Ireland, serving nearly 150,000 customers each day, by almost 6,000 McDonald’s crew members.

The report also highlights the significance of McDonald’s long-term partnerships with Irish suppliers including Dawn Meats (beef ), Dew Valley Foods (bacon) and Kerry Group (dairy). McDonald’s spent €53 million*** with Irish suppliers, supporting key economic activity across many sectors of the Irish economy.