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Congratulations to Jennifer Litomisky, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit, who was named to Crain's Detroit Business' "Notable Women in Nonprofits" list. Under Jennifer’s direction, Ronald McDonald House of Detroit more than doubled to 26 bedrooms from 12. The nonprofit provides a home away from home for 1,500 families of children receiving care at area hospitals every year.

McDonald's is investing in the Motor City! Our local owner-operators are updating all 28 restaurants in Detroit, adding new technology with digital self-order kiosks, digital menus, table service, modernized dining rooms, exteriors and more. Let us know how you're lovin' it. (Via FOX 2 Detroit)

‘Tis the season of giving! Now through Dec. 9, your spare quarters can give the gift of togetherness to families with sick children. Make a $1, $3, or $5 donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit, Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan, Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan & Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor at participating McDonald's restaurants in Michigan and help families stay together this holiday season. http://McD.to/6181EEAVV

Good news for Detroit! McDonald's and local franchisees are spending $10 million over two years to overhaul and bring new technology to restaurants in Detroit. (Via Crain's Detroit Business)

Ronald McDonald and our crew had a blast getting into the holiday spirit at the 15th annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening at Campus Martius Park. We enjoyed warming everyone up with our McCafe Coffee and handing out McCafe “Be Our Guest” cards and activity books. Thank you to all who came out to say hi and enjoy the beautiful tree with us!

Our first new addition to the breakfast menu in five years is now here: the Triple Breakfast Stack. Jason Carr talks to our Manager of Culinary Innovation, Chef Mike Haracz about McDonald's secret menu and how you can customize your next order. (Via Live in the D)

“Go for it, you have a lot of help and plenty of time to complete it. Once you’re in, it’s really smooth sailing.” Congratulations to Carl Hart, a McDonald's employee from Saginaw who earned his high school diploma through our Archways to Opportunity program. Archways to Opportunity also offers McDonald's crew members $2,500 in college tuition assistance, learn more here: http://McD.to/6183Dh8zf

For years, our customers have buzzed about a "secret menu." Starting November 1, the secret is out, we're introducing the Triple Breakfast Stacks.

Give A Hand: Ronald McDonald had a wonderful time at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, meeting staff members and patients and helping brighten their day. Thank you to the 100 people who sported red and white mittens in support of the #GiveAHand campaign, which benefits the Ronald McDonald Houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor. Mittens are available for $5 at your local McDonald's restaurant. #GiveAHand

Thank you Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley for helping us spread the word about #GiveAHand. Pick up a pair of these red and white mittens for $5 at any Michigan McDonald's restaurant and help support the Ronald McDonald Houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor.

Hey Detroit, now's the time to #GiveAHand and help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit and Houses in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing. Pick up a pair of these red and white mittens for $5 at your local McDonald's and help keep families close when a child is sick. Thanks to our friends at WXYZ-TV Channel 7 for the mitten love!

Give A Hand, Michigan! Starting October 18, you can pick up a pair of these red and white mittens for $5 at McDonald's restaurants across the state and support Michigan's Ronald McDonald Houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor. Each year the Houses provide a home-away-from-home for more than 3,200 families of ill children. #GiveAHand

Trick. Treat. Win! at McDonald’s is here with 100 million food and cash prizes! There are two ways to play – In-Restaurant Collect & Win, Instant Win, and collect digital tokens to enter to win daily prizes. http://McD.to/6181DfkV7

Download the McDonald's app and enjoy a FREE size soft drink with any purchase of $1 or more (excl. tax). Did we mention this offer is available every Tuesday and Thursday this year? Download our app for this refreshing deal: http://McD.to/6186DtF5k

Congratulations to metro Detroit McDonald's owner/operator Joni Thrower Davis on being named a Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 leader.

Rolling down Woodward in a classic red convertible, what a great time at the 24th annual Woodward Dream Cruise! Thanks to Glenda Lewis WXYZ & Brad Galli WXYZ for the fun photo.

Download the McDonald's app and enjoy a FREE size soft drink with any purchase of $1 or more (excl. tax). Did we mention this offer is available every Tuesday and Thursday this year? Download our app for this refreshing deal: http://McD.to/6186DtF5k

Good news: We're modernizing 400 McDonald's restaurants in Michigan. The new experience includes table service and digital kiosks, plus refreshed exterior designs and local inspired décor, remodeled counters, brighter menu boards inside and at the drive-thru, and expanded McCafe counters.

Want FREE McDonald's for life? Download the McDonald’s App and place an order via Mobile Order & Pay August 10-24 for a chance to win the McGold card. The winner will also receive a customized 24-carat golden phone case to mark their membership into the history and mystery of McGold Card lore, all powered by the McDonald’s App. Details here: http://McD.to/6184DQb5y

We're celebrating 50 years of Big Mac by creating a limited-edition global currency—MacCoin, worth one free Big Mac in over 50 countries, with five collectible designs, celebrating five legendary decades. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, join the celebration by buying a Big Mac and getting your own MacCoin while supplies last! #BigMac50

McDonald's is investing in the Motor City! Our local owner-operators are updating all 28 restaurants in Detroit, adding new technology with digital self-order kiosks, digital menus, table service, modernized dining rooms, exteriors and more. Let us know how you're lovin' it. (Via FOX 2 Detroit)

Our first new addition to the breakfast menu in five years is now here: the Triple Breakfast Stack. Jason Carr talks to our Manager of Culinary Innovation, Chef Mike Haracz about McDonald's secret menu and how you can customize your next order. (Via Live in the D)

“Go for it, you have a lot of help and plenty of time to complete it. Once you’re in, it’s really smooth sailing.” Congratulations to Carl Hart, a McDonald's employee from Saginaw who earned his high school diploma through our Archways to Opportunity program. Archways to Opportunity also offers McDonald's crew members $2,500 in college tuition assistance, learn more here: http://McD.to/6183Dh8zf

Hey Detroit, now's the time to #GiveAHand and help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit and Houses in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing. Pick up a pair of these red and white mittens for $5 at your local McDonald's and help keep families close when a child is sick. Thanks to our friends at WXYZ-TV Channel 7 for the mitten love!

Congratulations to Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit and Children's Hospital of Michigan on the opening of the new Family Room at the hospital. This relaxing space offers comfortable furniture, snacks, activities, laundry, a shower and other things that families need when their loved ones are in the hospital. Check out this video to take a tour of the new space!

The Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit will be able to provide more support for families who are in times of need thanks to a new Family Room at Children's Hospital of Michigan. The 2,100-square –foot Family Room will serve the 142 units on the 5th and 6th floors. The Family Room features a circular lounge with comfortable seating, a fireplace and large-screen TV. In a radius around the lounge are four private areas with seating and a TV; an open section with tables for eating or playing games, and a play room where kids can engage with their siblings, peers and parents.

If you’ve had breakfast at the Madison Heights McDonald’s restaurant in the past three decades, chances are, you’ve met Johnna South. She retired this week after nearly 32 years with McDonald’s and there were smiles and happy tears as she ended her final shift. Her coworkers describe her as the matriarch of the restaurant, someone who knows customers by name and by their orders. She’s someone who knit baby blankets for crew members when they brought their newborns home from the hospital, and someone who made working at the restaurant at John R & 12 Mile Rd. feel like family. We salute you, Johnna! Happy trails to you and your husband (who also retired this week.) Enjoy traveling out west! Here’s a look at how she was honored on her last day.

America’s Best First Job: Meet Jennifer Browning, a general manager at the McDonald’s restaurant on Owen Rd. in Fenton, Michigan. She’s worked at McDonald’s for 27 years and was recently honored with the prestigious Ray Kroc Award for excellence. The award is given to the top one percent of McDonald's general managers. She’s worked at McDonald’s since she was a teenager and is now a mentor to younger employees. “I enjoy teenagers that come in and are scared to work, because we make it fun for them, teach them and show them. I’ve had a lot of people work for me that today are now grown adults—they’ve gone off to college and have been successful and I was their first employer.”

“McDonald’s has a lot of resources, they have a lot of tools and opportunities as far as helping people develop. I’m a perfect example of that—I started as a crew, working my way up to being an owner today.” America’s Best First Job: Meet Jon Campbell, a Michigan McDonald’s owner/operator who started his career at McDonald’s. Considering working here? Learn more: http://McD.to/6181Dw9zz

“People are the forefront of our business, so for me, that’s always been near and dear to my heart—making sure that people are number one.” America’s Best First Job: Meet Erika Schulz-Rogers, a fourth generation McDonald’s owner-operator in Michigan. She began working at McDonald’s at 14 and developed talents that helped her become a successful business owner, including people skills, communication, and how to be a team player. Considering working at McDonald’s? Learn more here: http://McD.to/6181DkxP1