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Edgewater Park McDonald’s Restaurant Manager Receives Prestigious Global Award

Leah Johnson, the manager of the Edgewater Park McDonald’s has won a Ray Kroc Award.

Leah Johnson was recently named a Ray Kroc Award recipient, and has been recognized as top 1% of all McDonald’s Restaurant Managers worldwide

Leah Johnson, Manager of the McDonald’s restaurant at 4299 Rt. 130 South, Edgewater Park, NJ, has won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top-performing McDonald’s Restaurant Managers globally. Named in honor of the McDonald’s Corporation founder Ray Kroc, the awards were established in 1999 to recognize hard-working restaurant managers – those who make Ray Kroc’s vision of excellence come to life in restaurants and for customers each day.


Leah was one of 395 McDonald’s Restaurant Managers from 70 markets around the world to receive the honor, which includes a cash prize, a trophy and a trip to McDonald’s Worldwide Convention in Barcelona, Spain. Leah was presented with her award on August 22nd by Owner/Operators Mike & Michelle Clark, FBP’s Kelly Talento & Roslyn Tyson, Director of Operations, Michele Andreano & Supervisors Norma Conde, Ryan Derrickson, Garnet Mighty, Johnny Clark & Brian Clark. Leah’s mother Joyce Johnson and sisters Jasmine and Sheekeara Johnson were also in attendance.

Leah has been working for McDonald’s for 20 years. She began her career as crew, then shifted to a crew trainer and a shift manager. Leah was promoted to People Manager, First Assistant and in December of 2000 she was promoted to General Manager.

“I feel incredibly grateful to be working with an organization such as McDonald’s that continues to recognize their employees and accomplishments along the way,” said Leah Johnson.

McDonald’s independent franchisees and regional management nominate restaurant managers for the Ray Kroc Awards to recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to McDonald’s and its customers. Restaurant managers play a critical role in delivering an outstanding customer experience and ensuring that McDonald’s is a great place to work.

“Leah has defied all odds turning the operations of the restaurant around. Leah is a role model in her restaurant,” said Michelle Clark, Owner/Operator. “We are proud to promote a culture of care in our restaurants, and Leah puts those values into action. This is an incredibly well-deserved award!”

McDonald’s is committed to building workplaces where everyone feels supported, has equal access to opportunity and sees a clear path to reaching their goals whether they choose to build a career with McDonald’s or beyond. McDonald’s and its franchisees provide learning, development and advancement resources that support employee growth at all levels; around 90% of restaurant management began their careers as crew members.

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