Rodriguez family- McDonald’s of Calhoun

05/28/2026

To the parents of our 2026 seniors, thank you. ❤️
Thank you for trusting us with your children through some of the most important years of their lives. Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, rides to work, encouragement, and support behind the scenes that helped shape them into the young adults they are becoming today.

Having you with us during this year’s senior celebration made the day even more meaningful. Getting to share the growth, confidence, leadership, and opportunities your students have built here was incredibly special.

We hope you know how proud you should be. Their future is bright, and we are grateful to have been a small part of their story.

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A los padres de nuestros seniors del 2026, gracias. ❤️
Gracias por confiar en nosotros durante una etapa tan importante en la vida de sus hijos. Gracias por las mañanas tempranas, las noches largas, los viajes al trabajo, las palabras de ánimo y todo el apoyo detrás de escenas que ayudó a formar a los jóvenes en los que se están convirtiendo hoy.

Tenerlos con nosotros durante la celebración de este año hizo el momento aún más especial. Poder compartir con ustedes el crecimiento, la confianza, el liderazgo y las oportunidades que sus hijos han desarrollado aquí fue algo muy significativo.

Esperamos que sepan lo orgullosos que deben sentirse. Su futuro es brillante y estamos agradecidos de haber sido una pequeña parte de su historia. ❤️

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Last night we had the honor of celebrating our McGrads Class of 2026. ❤️💛

Over the years, we’ve watched these students grow up right here in our community, many starting their very first job with us. Beyond learning how to work a register or serve guests, they’ve built confidence, responsibility, friendships, and values that will carry them far beyond our restaurant doors.

Watching them grow into themselves and discover who they are is something we never take for granted. Calhoun, you’ve raised some incredible young adults, and we are so proud to have been a small part of their journey.

Congratulations to our seniors — we can’t wait to see all the places you’ll go.

05/17/2026

Did you know that nearly 95% of McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. are owned and operated by real people in local communities?

Moms. Dads. First generation dreamers. Former crew members. Families. Entrepreneurs.

People just like you and me.

Behind the Golden Arches are owners who hire local teens for their first jobs, support schools and nonprofits, sponsor little league teams, donate to charities, and pour back into the towns they call home.

Sometimes people see a big brand and forget there are real humans behind it. Real stories. Real sacrifice. Real opportunity.

You are more capable than you think.
You never know where one opportunity can lead.

Meet some of us. ❤️🍟

05/16/2026

Big news for our McDonald’s app users 👀🍟

McDonald’s Rewards just got even better!

Here’s what’s new:
✨ Use just 4,000 points for $3 off any order of $3 or more
✨ Faster and smoother rewards experience in the app
✨ New Groupon partnership so you can redeem points for exclusive discounts outside the restaurant too

If you’ve been saving up points, now is the perfect time to cash them in 🙌

Open your McDonald’s app, check your rewards, and treat yourself on your next visit ❤️💛

05/07/2026

Today we had the honor of celebrating with Red Bud Elementary School all the students who tested at blue and green levels in reading and math.

Year four of this tradition and it never gets old seeing the pure excitement on their faces over our little red boxes. ❤️🍟

Moments like this are bigger than Happy Meals. They are about celebrating hard work, encouraging education, and showing kids that their community is proud of them. We are grateful to continue being part of these special milestones year after year.

To all the students: keep learning, keep growing, and keep believing in yourselves. Your future is bright.