This location deserves more than five stars. The McDonalds on Broadway and Libby is a local treasure. This community would SUFFER without these Golden Arches!
Are they perfect here? Is this location EVERYTHING you could hope for in a McDonald's? No! They aren't and It isn't. But I am here to tell you that it has limitations which aren't based on the quality of the people who run and staff this location. They are "short-staffed". They readily admit this. Being "short-staffed" means they suffer. And we suffer. Short hours. Long waits. They need more staff. But staff don't grow on trees. Great employees don't walk in and apply, and I'm sure this location can't offer new staff great salaries. And I know all the reasons why this phenomenon exists. Economic, political, societal. This treasure is taken for granted.
The people who own and operate this McDonald's simply can't afford to offer their entire staff $20 per hour. If they could, people would line up around the block waiting to apply. But they simply can't. The numbers don't add up.
This is not a hole in the wall mom and pop shop. This location cost MILLIONS to build and with franchise fees and regulations, it is VERY EXPENSIVE TO OPERATE. The owner of this location is not getting rich like Scrooge McDuck. It takes a lot of $1 pops and $6 Big Macs to even keep the lights on in this place.
This is a gigantic corner location with ample parking. The interior is well appointed with a variety of seating options. Very comfortable inside. Many places for everyone to sit. The disabled. The elderly. The Disrespectful Youth. Disrespectful teens. Non-English speakers. Homeless vagabonds. All welcome and can take a load off, use the toilet. Charge their phones, enjoy free WiFi, get rewards on their apps....
Short staffed? By my count, there are about 6-8 employees here this morning. Let's assume they're making between $12-16, based on job title and experience. That means the wage they're paying out to this staff (short-staff)is $72-$128 per hour, not including things like insurance, employee meals, etc. to run this store for 10 hours costs about $1000 in wages!!! Among other expenses.
Other restaurants like Giorgio's and Ming House in Maple Town CANNOT AFFORD to allow you to dine in or use the restroom. McD has ample free seating and restrooms for you and your family. Or your Bible study group. Or your youth sports team.
"You can get with this, or you can get with that.
You can't beat that with a bat.
The choice is yours."
-Black Sheep
Meet me on the corner of Broadway and Libby if you want to debate me about this McDonalds. They might run out of anything here. Lids, apple pies, fish sandwich buns, etc etc.
But those problems are not the fault of the good folks who own this place work here. These are good, hard working Men, Women, Boys, and Girls. They CARE about their jobs and their role in this community. They care about the people who walk in whether they are hungry, thirsty, have to pee, etc etc.
You might need patience here. But when your turn comes up THEY WILL HELP YOU. If you're confused on how to order. If you're lost. If you take them for granted..... they will help.
I've been in this location at every hour they're open. I've seen EVERYRHING that goes on inside and out of this location. I have joined a Bible study group here. I have played HARD BEATS on my speaker here. Or sweet sound by Michael and Janet Jackson.
I love this location and it str8 LOVES me right back.
And I promise you, you won't find a better crew or more comfortable location anywhere for miles around.
I don't want to badmouth another location, but let's just say, you won't find such compassion on Turney in Garfield.
Treat these hardworking, underpaid employees like you would treat a friend or loved one, and see how they treat you. They'll respect you even if you generally lack respect for others. Don't you disrespect the fine people who provide our community so many inexpensive and even free things. Respect them and be tankful they are here.
Use the app, gain rewards, feed yourself and your family, quench your thirst with free refills (beats any gas station or Dollar General). Notice the clean interior and parking lot.
Stack up reward points. Use app deals.
Pro Tip:
You would be hard pressed to find the Golden Arches anywhere else so close to an outstanding public library branch. Between these Golden Arches and the Maple Heights Branch, there are countless resources for FREE or very low cost.
This place is a treasure our neighbors barely even can comprehend.
They help. They serve. They care.
McJob is in the freaking dictionary. But these FINE folks don't have McJobs. The run an institution which is a pillar of this community. They deserve MORE than Five Stars.
Bless their hearts. They are not a charity; it's for profit. But we ALL benefit From sharing this neighborhood with this McDonalds. read more