From one Franchisor to another. How Jonny switched industries, grew his skills and learnt from the best.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Serving her community is a top priority for former retail manager Laura, who works with her  close-knit team across two McDonald’s restaurants.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Moving from a role in IT business development to the hospitality industry has been a refreshing change for Shameela, and becoming a McDonald’s Franchisee has helped her score points with her two young kids too!

A diverse experience in the retail, manufacturing and logistics industries has afforded Anne-Marie a keen eye for people management, a skill that’s helping her support and empower crew in her DriveThru restaurant.   

His background in construction was a far cry from hospitality, now John’s organization supports vulnerable people in Coventry and earned him an MBE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A former surveyor and real-estate director, Paddy loves supporting his community and inspiring the teams at his two Drive-Thru restaurants.                                                                                     

After making the move from fashion to food, Sarah now owns eight restaurants and loves helping her team members achieve their goals.

He thought he’d peaked working for a FTSE100 company, then found a new lust for life as a proud McDonald’s Franchisee.

A former Postmaster, Jane loves serving her community and says you don’t have to be the finished article to succeed.

A former director and shareholder of multiple companies, moving to the Midlands and becoming a Franchisee reinvigorated David’s career.                                                                                                                                        

Following in his father’s footsteps, John enjoys being part of a global brand (and a bit of healthy competition with his dad).                                                                                           

McDonald’s has always been a benchmark of excellence for Lance, who left the legal profession to create something special and fun, that his kids love too. 

Leaving a flourishing career in accounting was a big risk, but Marc says his life has been invigorated by his decision to become a Franchisee.                                                                          

Part of the McDonald’s team for over two decades, Joanne has taken on 13 restaurants in just six years and says there’s no such thing as a typical day.                                                                                                                              

From trainee business manager to roles in marketing, PR, and now Franchising, Jacqui says McDonald’s has helped her fulfil her career goals and support her family.

After leaving a similar commercial role to become a Franchisee, Carel’s expectations of McDonald’s were quickly exceeded.