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for the people at McDonald’s is just one of the five pillars of the brand’s Plan for Change – a clear plan with ambitious goals and actions to help lead positive change across the business and beyond. Another of those pillars centres around McDonald’s restaurants themselves, including ‘closing the loop on waste’ – with a commitment to recycle, reuse, or compost all restaurant waste by 2027. Off the back of 1,000 tonnes of plastic being removed from the supply chain each year with the removal of McFlurry lids, straws and plastic Happy Meal toys, there is a further ambition for all customer packaging to be made from renewable, recycled, or certified sources and designed to be recyclable or compostable. Currently, 93% of packaging is responsibly sourced. Additionally, McDonald’s has now opened two net-zero carbon emissions standard restaurants, the most recent in Louth, the learnings of which will enable the business to continue innovating in the restaurant space and support them in making further planet-positive changes. Working together with suppliers as


part of the ‘three-legged stool’ is one of the foundations that makes McDonald’s


“McDonald’s celebrates 50 years in the UK and continues to develop the customer experience – none of which would be possible without the support of its franchisees, the very business owners bringing the concept to life!”


stronger and allows the brand to continue to innovate. As well as making great strides in the sustainability of packaging and restaurants, by continuing to source ingredients from over 23,000 British and Irish farmers, McDonald’s is supporting local agriculture, and continues to invest in research to support them to operate as sustainably as possible. Alongside the £2billion spent purchasing produce from its suppliers, McDonald’s operates its renowned Progressive Young Farmers programme, designed to inspire the next generation to enter the agriculture industry. Now in its 11th year, the business has supported over 80 young people to kick-start their career in food and farming. McDonald’s is a brand that is committed


to being a good neighbour in the local communities in which it operates,


and is proud to support a number of partnerships, both new and long- standing, helping to create a positive impact; from raising over £100million for Ronald McDonald House Charities UK since 1989, and contributing over £4million to BBC Children in Need to date, as well as supporting 10.5 million hours of free Fun Football for children by 2026. McDonald’s continues to actively seek


prospective franchisees across the UK and Ireland to operate a model it believes strikes the perfect balance between freedom of ownership and hands- on support – giving franchisees the opportunity to thrive. The approximate investment for a new


franchisee is £150,000 in unencumbered funds. The cost to purchase the franchise rights and equipment for a first restaurant typically costs in the region


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