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McDonald’s is a fast food restaurant chain. They serve American-style fast food.

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Do McDonald’s pay breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at McDonald’s.

Fast Food Restaurants who pay breaks include Five Guys, Fish! and Wetherby Whaler.

Last updated 14 February 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 850 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

97% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Which fast food restaurants pay breaks?

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What people are saying about sick pay at McDonald’s

  • Best thing

    The money

    Worst thing

    The hours are long and extremely busy and hot. Not allowed to sit down except on breaks which are 4 hours into your shift. Always rushing around and dealing with difficult customers.

    5.0

    McDonald’s Crew member, January 2025

  • Best thing

    the money

    Worst thing

    bullying by employees and managers
    rude customers
    stressful environment
    everything breaks down
    uniforms split open and have to wait weeks for new one but not allowed to wear other clothes

    2.5

    McDonald’s Employee, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Staff discount, people are often quite young so good for students or anyone up to about age 25+ and free food on breaks.

    Worst thing

    Breaks aren’t paid for, travel and parking isn’t paid for if there is no car park.

    6.0

    McDonald’s Crew trainer, December 2024

  • Best thing

    the people i work with

    Worst thing

    communication, unpaid breaks, not enough staff

    3.2

    McDonald’s Crew member, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Working with friends, food, hours

    Worst thing

    Not enough toilet breaks, always being rushed

    3.9

    McDonald’s Crew member, September 2024

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