Franchisee Paul Saber Joins McDonald's USA As Senior Vice President <b></b>

Oak Brook, Illinois-Alan Feldman, president ofMcDonald's USA, announced that Paul Saber, a McDonald'sfranchisee and chairman of the National Leadership Council ofowner/operators, will join McDonald's USA as a senior vicepresident. In this position, Saber will work with McDonald'ssenior management and franchisees, focusing on enhancing thecustomer experience in McDonald's restaurants nationwide.

"Delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction isour number-one priority, and Paul is one of the best and mostdedicated practitioners and advocates of outstanding quality,service and cleanliness-the cornerstones of our business,"Feldman said. "He brings the experience and personal passionfor the business that will help us achieve our vision of being theworld's best quick-service restaurant experience. I amconfident that Paul's knowledge of the McDonald's systemand his owner/operator perspective will be powerful assets as wefocus on increasing sales and growing our U.S. business."

Saber began his McDonald's career in 1985 as a franchisee inthe Atlanta region. For the past decade, he has owned and operateda dozen McDonald's in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

"I have a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for and a strongcommitment to this business," said Saber. "I am excitedabout my new role working with the company and owner/operatorcommunity to deliver an even higher level of customersatisfaction." - PR Newswire