The McDonald’s branch in Cressing Road marked its 30-year anniversary with a milestone party in the restaurant. Braintree McDonald’s opened on December 18, 1993, and later became franchised in 2019 by Ahmet Mustafa. In the present day, the Braintree restaurant employs 200 staff members and counts itself among Essex’s busiest McDonald’s restaurants. Site - McDonald's in Braintree (Image: Submitted)The Braintree restaurant has also provided continued support to many charities, community projects, good causes and football teams, including long-standing sponsorship with local football club Sporting 77, supporting the team for more than 20 years. Celebrations - McDonald's in Braintree (Image: Submitted)Ahmet said: “I’m extremely proud of our staff, past and present, who have contributed to make the Braintree restaurant the success it is today.

Source: The Times December 24, 2023 12:03 UTC