Alan Feldman, president of McDonald’s USA, today announced that
Paul Saber, McDonald’s U.S. franchisee and chairman of the National Leadership Council of owner/operators, will
join McDonald’s USA as a senior vice president. In this position, Saber will work with McDonald’s senior
management and franchisees, focusing on enhancing the customer experience in McDonald’s restaurants
nationwide. He will report directly to Feldman and join the U.S. senior management team.

“Delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and Paul is one of the best and
most dedicated practitioners and advocates of outstanding quality, service and cleanliness — the cornerstones of
our business. He brings the experience and personal passion for the business that will help us achieve our vision of
being the world’s best quick service restaurant experience,” said Feldman. “I am confident that Paul’s knowledge of
the McDonald’s system and his owner/operator perspective will be powerful assets as we focus on increasing sales
and growing our U.S. business.”

Saber began his McDonald’s career in 1985 as a franchisee in the Atlanta Region. For the past decade, he has
owned and operated a dozen McDonald’s restaurants in Albuquerque, N.M. Throughout his 16-year history with
McDonald’s, he has held numerous leadership roles within the franchise organization.

“I have a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for and a strong commitment to this business,” said Saber. “I am
excited about my new role working with the company and owner/operator community to deliver an even higher level
of customer satisfaction.”

Saber will transition into his new position over the next few months. He will be relocating to the Chicagoland area
with his wife and two children.