Without including its supply chain, the fast food giant makes a direct economic contribution of £303.1million, with its 107 restaurants in the region directly employing 11,t915 people, including 640 in York, many of which will be young people

McDonald’s says it believes in playing an active role in the local communities in which it operates and through its programme, Makin’ It, in partnership with BBC Children in Need, is committed to partnering every restaurant across the UK with youth services.