McDonald’s Philippines opened its 800th store on June 30 at Davao Global Township, an emerging central business district in Davao del Sur.
The expansion follows the renewal of a 20-year master franchise agreement between McDonald’s Corporation and George T. Yang, founder and chairman, along with Kenneth S. Yang, president and CEO of Golden Arches Development Corp. The agreement allows the Yangs to continue operating and sub-franchising McDonald’s in the country until 2045.
The Yangs have held the master franchise of McDonald’s in the Philippines since 1981, when the golden arches opened its first store in Morayta, Manila.
The new store, located at Matina Galleria, operates 24/7 and is the 22nd McDonald’s in Davao City. It is the first in the city to feature a Bike & Dine facility. The 179-seat restaurant offers dine-in, take-out, ride-thru, delivery, and a party area.
The opening created nearly 100 jobs for Davao residents. Nationwide, McDonald’s employs over 65,000 people, about 70 percent of whom are working students. Employees receive mandated wages and benefits, along with company-provided training and development.
The Davao Global Township store is McDonald’s 8th Green & Good flagship branch, featuring solar panels, a rainwater harvesting tank, LED lighting, energy-saving sensors, and a more efficient air conditioning system. It also includes cyclist-friendly amenities.
McDonald’s Green & Good stores are also located in Manila, Mandaluyong, Antipolo, Tagaytay, Sta. Rosa, Quezon City, and Tarlac.
Ahead of its opening, McDonald’s distributed 800 meals from its Kindness Kitchen to beneficiaries in Barangay Matina Aplaya and the Badjao community.
During the launch, the first 800 customers received a free 1-piece Chicken McDo. A commemorative marker was also unveiled for Kenneth Yang in recognition of his role in the company’s growth.
