(Okoboji)– The local McDonalds in Okoboji is among the fast food chain’s nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants participating in a hiring event today (Wed.).
A news release issued by the company says they’re looking to hire up to 50,000 new crew and restaurant management positions nationwide in the form of both full and part-time positions.
According to statistics in the release, the impact of hiring 50,000 employees would result in McDonalds and its franchisees spending more than $518 million more in wages and salaries in the coming year…an average of more than $1.4 million every day.
It goes on to say that more than $41.5 million in training will be invested in the company’s new workforce; that it would translate into $54 million more in payroll taxes; and that the additional 50,000 workers would generate nearly $1.4 billion dollars in annual spending…more than $3.5 million per day.
Applications are available on line at www.McDonalds.com/careers or at local McDonalds restaurants, including the one in Okoboji.
