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Travis Scott showed up to a Downey, Ca. McDonald’s location in what appeared to be a planned appearance, given several barricades and a throng of people in the restaurant’s parking lot. It wasn’t long before the rapper, who’s also done successful cross-promotions with the creators of the video game FortNite, was running for cover. As…

Larry C. Tripplett is the chairman and CEO of the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association, a 48-year-old advocacy group for African American owners of McDonald’s franchises. He has been an owner-operator in California’s Pacific Sierra region since 1988 and was one of the founders of the Pacific Sierra’s BMOA chapter. Tripplett shared with rolling out…

Gale Hill is president of AJH Inc. and owner of four McDonald’s franchises in Columbus, Ohio. She is the consummate entrepreneur, having used her extensive experience in driving results through marketing strategies to build her businesses. She oversees all facets of running her businesses and has led her franchises through survival, turnaround and growth modes.…

Jim Thrower is a titan of industry in Detroit. From playing defensive back for the Detroit Lions in the late 1970s to currently owning 14 McDonald’s restaurants across Michigan, Thrower has cemented himself in the history books as a philanthropist, business owner and community leader. Thrower is currently president and CEO of Jamjomar Inc., and…

Anthony Greenwood Jr., a McDonald’s owner-operator, describes what the best of a generation means.

Muriel Powell owns five McDonald’s restaurants in the Atlanta area, where she employs about 250 people. A native of South Carolina, Powell has a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from the University of Virginia and is actively involved in several community organizations. She currently serves…

Andre Hill is a second-generation McDonald’s owner-operator in Columbus, Ohio, who is working to move the culture and provide opportunities to people in the communities he serves. A native of Metro Detroit, Hill has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Clark Atlanta University. After college, he was inspired to follow…

McDonald’s, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, surprised an unsuspecting teen with $25,000 to grow her budding business. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, Nia Nia Phillips-Harper, a 17-year-old Houston native, and her mother Dedra, an author and professor, were guests on a segment of the “Tamron Hall Show” titled “CEO at Sweet 16.” Last year,…

In an ongoing effort to be good community stewards, the Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Operators’ Association awarded $40,000 in Golden Grants to top education professionals this month at the Georgia State Capitol. Established in 2018, the Atlanta-exclusive Golden Grants program is supported by local McDonald’s owner-operators. The grants provide a resource for teachers and other individuals who…

For more than 19 years, members of the Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago have made it their mission to ensure that families who patronize their restaurants receive assistance feeding their families for the holidays. The association is hosted this year’s 19th annual Food for the Body & Spirit turkey giveaway on the lots of…

A Georgia fast-food customer fired her gun inside of a McDonald’s restaurant after getting cold fries before fleeing the scene and leading cops on a police chase, WTOC 11 and Atlanta Journal-Constitution report. Lillian Shantel Tarver, 27, left the fast-food store in the Savannah, Georgia suburb of Garden City with her order and then returned…

McDonald’s USA recently brought the first-ever Golden Voice Talent Showcase and master class to Atlanta as part of the 13th Annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The Golden Arches offered a two-day empowerment and educational experience as part of its free nationwide tour. The tour is an extension of McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden campaign,…

During a recent interview, BJ The Chicago Kid shared his thoughts on friendship with Nipsey Hussle and new music with Offset.

During a recent dinner party to honor Quality Control CEO Pierre Thomas, Lil Yachty ordered McDonald’s. The rapper shares why he chose the brand while at a fancy dinner party.

During the 2019 BET Awards weekend, McDonald’s curated a positive music experience with Lil Yachty, Tobe Nwigwe and BJ the Chicago Kid. The activation took place at the BETX Fan Fest, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Fans enjoyed live performances by recording artists and live DJ sets by Zaytoven, DJ Trauma…

Michael Glover began his career in the food industry with the McDonald’s Corporation. He took full advantage of the opportunities for further training, mostly on the job, but with highly qualified members of staff from the McDonald’s corporation. Success in business and the challenge to rise above the life of the streets in order to…

Burrell Communications is a transcultural communication and marketing agency known for its leadership, forward-thinking approach and more than 40 years of experience connecting with consumers across all platforms. Over the years, Burrell has launched campaigns with companies, including McDonald’s, Toyota, Comcast NBC Universal, Xfinity, among many more. Terrence Burrell is currently vice president and creative director…

Lizette Williams currently serves as the head of cultural engagement and experiences for McDonald’s Corp. In the short 14 months that she has been in her role, Williams has developed a positive campaign aimed at uplifting and inspiring excellence in the Black community. We spoke with her at the Black & Positively Golden campaign launch, where she…

Nicole Enearu understands the power of business ownership. Enearu is a dedicated second-generation McDonald’s franchisee. She was inspired by her mother, Patricia Williams, who bought into the franchise and now has eight locations of her own. After completing the McDonald’s Next Generation program, Enearu was able to become an owner-operator in 2006 with two locations at the…

Fond memories come to mind when people think about McDonald’s. For some, it’s the memory of enjoying their first Happy Meal. For others, it’s the memory of their first job. For still others, it’s the memory of receiving a college scholarship. No matter what that memory is for you, what remains true is that McDonald’s is a constant…