The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Accommodation / Food 56 - Food and beverage service activities 56.1 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities 56.1 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities
4,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 August 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
McDonalds has announced that it is to create 4,000 UK jobs in its restaurants. The company indicated that additional staff were needed to cope with the recent increase in sales. It will be starting a recruitment campaign highlighting the benefits of working in the company.
Sources
6 August 2008: BBC Website
6 August 2008: The Guardian
Citation
Eurofound (2008), McDonald's, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 66945, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/66945.