McDonald's to hire 375K US workers this summer — most in years despite weak first quarter

1. McDonald's plans to hire up to 375,000 employees this summer. 2. The hiring drive supports a strategy for US expansion and optimism for traffic. 3. US same-store sales dropped 3.6%, indicating potential market pressures. 4. Inflation concerns are affecting lower- and middle-income customers' fast food spending. 5. McDonald's Archways to Opportunity program aids employees with education and career growth.