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Community

We live here, work here and give back here.

The Gulf Group is a locally owned McDonald's organization. Being part of the community means supporting people every day — and especially when they need it most.

Ray Kroc outside an early McDonald's restaurant
“We have an obligation to give something back to the community that gives so much to us.”

— Ray Kroc, McDonald’s founder. A belief The Gulf Group carries into every Gulf Coast community we serve.

Community stories

What that looks like on the Gulf Coast.

New photos and stories from our restaurants and events are added here throughout the year.

  • Youth sports on the coast
    Sponsorships

    Youth sports on the coast

    From little league to high school teams, our restaurants show up for the young athletes across Baldwin County.

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities®
    RMHC

    Ronald McDonald House Charities®

    As founding mission partner, McDonald's helps RMHC® keep families close to the care their child needs — and our restaurants raise support locally.

  • Food donation & waste reduction
    Giving

    Food donation & waste reduction

    Good food and precious resources should never go to waste. Meals and ingredients are donated to help feed families in need.

  • Community support & crisis response
    Neighbors

    Community support & crisis response

    When the coast needs a hand — storms, drives, first responders — our McFamily steps up for the neighborhoods we serve.

How we help

Bring us your community project.

Our restaurants support schools, youth organizations, first responders and nonprofits across Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Loxley, Malbis and Orange Beach. Tell us what you're working on.

  • School partnerships
  • Youth sports sponsorships
  • Local nonprofit support
  • RMHC fundraising
  • Employee volunteerism
  • Restaurant community events

Serving 7 Gulf Coast communities.

Join the team

Work somewhere that gives back.

Flexible schedules, weekly pay, training and education benefits — plus a team that has your back. Apply in minutes and start as soon as this week.

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