The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Hotel / Restaurants Accommodation And Food Service Activities Food And Beverage Service Activities 56.1 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities
2,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 January 2010
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2010
Foreseen end date
31 December 2010
Description
On 15 January, the fast-food chain Mc Donald's announced the expansion of its operations in Germany creating 2000 staff and managerial jobs in 2010. The company will set up new McDonald's restaurants and McCoffee shops. In 2009, the German workforce increased by 2,000 to a total of 60,000 people.
Eurofound (2010), McDonald's, Business expansion in Germany, factsheet number 70077, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70077.
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