On November 17-19, we hosted our Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together more than 400 Owner/Operators, Suppliers, and company leaders to engage in open dialogue with policymakers from both sides of the aisle. McDonald’s has hosted this event for decades to connect Owner/Operators to bipartisan legislators in our nation’s capital.  

This year, as we celebrate 70 years of serving communities across America, the Summit represents an important opportunity to proudly share with key audiences how McDonald’s continues to drive local economic growth and create meaningful community impact.  

We hosted engaging conversations and insights from members of the Administration and both Republican and Democratic leaders who are shaping policy locally, at a state level and nationally. 

• President Trump attended the kickoff event in recognition of our incredible milestone anniversary, and to thank franchisees for their dedication to the local communities they serve. 

• Summit attendees heard from an exceptional bipartisan slate of leaders including three Cabinet Secretaries: Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Brooke Rollins, and Howard Lutnick, former Chiefs of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Reince Priebus, Governors Wes Moore (MD) and Kathy Hochul (NY) and several Congressional leaders including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar of California, Republican Policy Committee Chair Kevin Hern of Oklahoma during the program. 

• Owner/Operators visit ed Capitol Hill to meet with elected officials and speak to the local economic impact their small businesses have in their communities.   

Our strength lies in our ability to engage openly and constructively with diverse perspectives. This commitment is rooted in our values and in our promise to serve communities everywhere. We are proud to open our doors to everyone— as we’ve said before, we’re not red or blue – we’re golden.   

We are proud to share our story and speak to our priorities to continue serving our communities for the next 70 years and beyond. 

Impact Summit FAQ

Q: What is the Impact Summit? 

A: The Impact Summit is McDonald’s biannual event in Washington, D.C., bringing together Owner/Operators, Suppliers, and company leaders to engage with policymakers from both parties.  

Q: Why is this event important? 

A: It connects McDonald’s stakeholders with bipartisan legislators to discuss policies that impact local communities and small businesses. This year also marks 70 years of McDonald’s serving communities across America. 

Q: Who attended the 2025 Summit? 

A: Over 400 participants, including Owner/Operators, Suppliers, and company leaders. Policymakers from both sides of the aisle, members of the Administration, and Congressional leaders joined the discussions. 

Q: Were there any notable speakers? 

A: Yes – attendees heard from speakers from both sides of the aisle including President Trump,  three Cabinet Secretaries: Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Brooke Rollins, and Howard Lutnick, former White House Chiefs of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Reince Priebus, Governors Wes Moore (MD) and Kathy Hochul (NY) and several Congressional leaders  – just to name a few.  

Q: What happens during the Summit? 

A: Attendees participate in open dialogue with policymakers, hear insights from national and local leaders, and visit Capitol Hill to share the economic impact of their businesses. 

Q: What is McDonald’s message to policymakers? 

A: McDonald’s emphasizes its role in driving local economic growth, creating community impact, and engaging constructively with diverse perspectives.  Our franchisees are key job creators in communities across the country and provide upskilling and advancement opportunities for our crew members. As we say: we’re not red or blue - we’re golden.