I Love My Job: McDonald’s Owner Tanya Holliday
The first black woman to own and operate Mickey D’s restaurants in Philly talks Hamburger U., the company’s new deal with Uber, and her take on the American Dream.
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Tanya Holliday. Courtesy photo.
Whether you eat at McDonald’s or feel sick at the idea, franchise owner and operator Tanya Holliday wants to dispel some misconceptions about the classic American brand, namely that working there doesn’t count as a “real job.” She’s been with the global company for 38 years now, starting out as a part-time crew member and eventually working her way up through 13 different positions during 27 years on the corporate side. Read more »