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Dear Nate,

It is with great enthusiasm that we share the news of your successful selection as a Brand Identity WcAmbassador. After a highly competitive and selective hiring process, you have emerged as a standout candidate—an achievement that reflects both your unique background and the strong impression you made on our review team.

Your experience in dance, theater, and modeling set you apart immediately. The committee was particularly drawn to your sense of physical awareness, presentation, and ability to embody a role—qualities that align closely with what we value in individuals who represent our brand at the store level.

In many ways, this position is not simply about work, but about presence: how you carry yourself, how you engage with the environment, and how you contribute to the overall identity of the space.

As a WcAmbassador, you will be entrusted with upholding and expressing the visual and operational standards of one of the most globally recognized brands in the world.

The role of Brand Ambassador centers on maintaining a polished, welcoming environment that reflects the McDonald’s standard. This includes ensuring that all guest-facing areas consistently meet presentation expectations, supporting the visual flow of the restaurant, and reinforcing the overall customer experience through attentiveness and presence.

This is a visible and impactful role, where consistency, discipline, and attention to detail are essential. Every aspect of the in-store environment contributes to brand perception, and your position places you at the center of that responsibility.

We want to be transparent in sharing that this job is a hard job. It requires stamina, adaptability, and a willingness to fully immerse yourself in the operational rhythm of the store. However, you will not be navigating this alone—comprehensive training and structured onboarding will ensure that you are equipped to meet expectations and grow into the role with confidence.

In recognition of your commitment, we are pleased to offer a range of benefits designed to support your experience:

-Consistent, full-time scheduling, providing stability and continuity as you develop within the role

-Access to subsidized employee meals, ensuring convenience and support during extended shifts

- A company-provided wardrobe, selected to ensure comfort, mobility, and brand consistency during all shifts

-Exposure to a fast-paced, high-performance environment where your contributions are visible and meaningful

- A structured environment where expectations are clear, allowing you to focus on execution and growth

-The opportunity to learn time-management, build discipline, and professional endurance within a globally recognized organization

This is an invitation to represent a brand of this scale and recognition is a privilege, and your selection reflects our confidence in your ability to rise to that standard.

We are excited to welcome you into this position and look forward to seeing how you bring your background, energy, and presence into the WcAmbassador role.

Warm regards,

Talent Acquisition Team

Brand Identity Division

Last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s fast-food minimum wage increase into law, which meant that employees at fast-food restaurants in the state went from making $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour. While the decision was lauded by many labor activists as part of broader efforts to improve working conditions and address wage disparities, some economists and fast-food industry members expressed concern over how the law would impact restaurants’ operating costs, which could result in reduced hours for workers or even job cuts.

However, according to new state and federal employment data, California’s fast-food industry has added jobs every month this year — including 11,000 new jobs since the wage increase officially went into effect in April. For instance, in May of 2023, there were 742,600 fast-food workers in the state; a year later, there were 743,300 workers. 

According to a release from Newsom’s office last week, since raising worker wages, every month this year has seen consistent fast food job gains, and nearly each month has seen more jobs than the same month last year.