Sir Gavin Williamson visited the McDonald’s outlet on Acton Gate to meet with staff and take a look at behind the scenes of the UK’s most popular restaurant.
The outlet on Acton Gate opened its doors in March 2021 and its 100-seater two-storey branch is ideally located near Junction 13 of the M6.
Local McDonald’s Franchisee, David Knight, who owns and operates the Acton Gate restaurant, said: “I was delighted to welcome Sir Gavin Williamson MP to our Acton Gate restaurant and to discuss the issues that matter most to our local community. At McDonald’s, we take our role as a good neighbour seriously and focus on practical ways to support the area we serve.
Employment was a particularly important part of our conversation. At our Acton Gate restaurant, we are proud to employ people from all walks of life, and for many, McDonald’s provides their very first experience of work. Developing our workforce and equipping people with the skills they need to thrive throughout their careers is central to this commitment.”
Sir Gavin said : “I was delighted to meet with the wonderful team at the Acton Gate McDonald’s who work incredibly hard to serve thousands of customers each month with the golden arches’ iconic menu.
“I have always been a huge admirer of McDonalds’ diversification and recognise their significant contribution to the UK economy and their support of supply chains in many different sectors.
“One of the most impressive aspects about the brand, is their commitment to giving young people their first taste of employment as well as providing progressive career opportunities tailored to individuals.
“I look forward to many future visits to the Acton Gate outlet and would like to thank staff for their hard work.”