McDonald's Franchise Owner Honours 40-Year Employee with Heartfelt Tribute and $40,000 cheque

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In a remarkable celebration, the owner of a Massachusetts McDonald's franchise honored Balbir Singh, an Indian-origin employee, for his incredible 40-year service milestone. Singh, who arrived at the event in style, was greeted with a red carpet and received a $40,000 cheque. The franchise owner, Lindsay Wallin, expressed her admiration for Singh's dedication and commitment to the company. She recalled how Singh started working in the kitchen of one of the restaurants shortly after moving to the US from India in the 1980s. Over the years, he rose through the ranks to supervise four of the nine restaurants, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues. Wallin praised Singh's work ethic, humility, and focus on people, saying, "He doesn't just oversee our operations, he supports our entire nine-restaurant team." She also highlighted Singh's ability to embody the company's motto of 'Why not?' - a mindset that has fueled the company's success and opened doors for many employees. Singh, who started as a crew member in 1985, reflected on his career, saying, "I first started as crew, I worked in the kitchen and helped in the back... I tried to do everything." He expressed his pride in working for the company, saying, "I'm really, really proud to work for this company.