McDonald's plans to hire 375,000 this summer, signaling optimism in U.S. restaurant traffic.

McDonald's plans to hire 375,000 workers across its U.S. restaurants this summer, marking its largest hiring push in years. The company aims to open 900 more restaurants by 2027, and the hiring spree signals optimism for improved restaurant traffic despite recent sales slumps. The announcement also coincides with the 10th anniversary of McDonald's Archways to Opportunity program, providing education and career services to over 90,000 employees.