One of the most popular restaurants in Lyons is McDonalds. The McDonalds brothers, Dick and Mac started this business in 1940 in San Bernardina, California but later sold it to Ray Kroc in 1955.  This particular McDonalds has been in Lyons for 23 years.  During the summer time there is a minimum of 40 to 52 people working there. In the winter time, there are less employees working there because some of the student employees leave for school.

To be a manager at McDonalds the employee must take college level classes. You don’t need a diploma to work at McDonalds. You only need to take the college classes if you would like to be a manager.  With being a manager you may receive some benefits such as a 401k plan and/or a medical plan that can be available. This medical plan is expensive, however. The crew are also eligible for medical benefits, but it is expensive as well. 

Christa Davis is the manager that talked to us about McDonalds. She has been a manager for one year as of August first. The managers have to make sure there are enough workers and enough food. They have to fire people, suspended people and make sure everything runs smoothly. The manager makes sure that the customer is satisfied with the food. The food comes from Rochester, and you may be surprised to learn that all the food is brand named food. Many families dine at the McDonalds restaurants and enjoy their service.