CSR Press Release

OAK BROOK, IL -- Fortune magazine rankedMcDonald's Corporation as "the top company for minorities to work for in the U.S." in its annual survey evaluating corporate America's responsiveness to the needs and aspirations of ethnic groups.

McDonald's ranked first among 141 U.S. corporations surveyed on Workforce diversity initiatives, corporate outreach, employee relations processes, and other related issues. McDonald's ranked fifth in Fortune's 2002 survey.

"We strive to develop and maintain a diverse workforce that will strengthen the McDonald's system," said Ralph Alvarez, executive vice president and chief operations officer for McDonald's USA and the U.S. company's highest-ranking Hispanic. "We are proud of our long-standing commitment to our employees, our suppliers and the ideal of reflecting thediverse communities we serve."

Fortune's recognition of McDonald's diversity efforts is one of the latest earned by the company. McDonald's has also been recognized by the following publications and organizations:

• Mexican American Legal and Educational Fund (MALDEF) -- "Social Responsibility Award", 2002
  
• "50 Best Companies for Minorities" -- Fortune, 2002
  
• Named number six for the "Top 50 Employers" -- Careers and the disAbled, 2002
  
• "Best of the Best" -- DiversityInc.com, 2002
  
• "Top 50 Companies for Diversity List" -- DiversityInc.com, 2001
  
• "Top 50 Hispanic Women in Corporate America" -- (Gloria Santona) Hispanic Magazine, 2001

McDonald's is the world's leading global food service retailer with more than 30,000 serving nearly 46 million people in more than 100 countries each day. Approximately 80 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent, local businessmen and women.

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