The world-renowned fast food chain McDonald’s is making significant strides in expanding its presence across Croatia, accompanied by a substantial increase in its workforce.

According to the business report by Gavrilović's company Globalna hrana, the franchise holder for McDonald’s in Croatia, the chain boasted 46 restaurants and employed 2,378 workers as of the last day of December last year. This marks an increase of approximately 430 employees compared to the same day the previous year, reports Danica. 

McDonald’s offers competitive compensation, with the average net salary being around 1,080 euros, which is 130 euros more than the previous year. The company is also hiring more students for seasonal work, having spent 8.2 million euros on student services last year, a 22 percent increase from the year before.

Currently, McDonald’s is seeking additional staff for its restaurants in various locations including Zagreb, Varaždin, Velika Gorica, Karlovac, Vukova Gorica, Sisak, Bjelovar, Sesvete, Desinec, Ježevo, and Koprivnica. The average net salary for an entry-level position is approximately 1,050 euros with all allowances, plus an annual bonus of 560 euros net. Notably, no prior work experience is required for these positions.

In terms of financial performance, McDonald’s in Croatia achieved 188 million euros in revenue last year, reflecting a 35 percent increase. The company also reported a net profit of 20 million euros, an impressive 89 percent increase.