McDonald's reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(144,781 total reviews)
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Chris Kempczinski

71% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

McDonald's has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 144,781 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The McDonald's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Gastronomie industry (3.7 stars).

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145K reviews
3.0
Nov 3, 2025

Fast-Paced Experience with Valuable Lessons

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, which worked well for students or part-time schedules. Team environment can be supportive if colleagues get along. Good for gaining basic customer service and time management skills. Training programs are clear, making it easier to learn procedures quickly.

Cons

Fast-paced and sometimes stressful, especially during peak hours. Repetitive tasks can get monotonous over time. Pay is relatively low for the workload, with limited opportunities for advancement as a part-timer. Customer interactions can be challenging, particularly with rude or impatient customers.

5.0
Apr 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

easy to do, perfect for students

Cons

sometimes you have to work a lot but is fine

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