McDonald's expands network in Romania to 110 restaurants

Business Forum

12 September, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Premier Restaurants Romania, the operator of McDonald's in Romania, has reached a new milestone with the opening of its 110th restaurant, reaching a total headcount of over 7,000.

The new McDonald's Baia Mare Sud Drive-Thru represents an investment of over RON 8 million (around €1.6 million).

The new location, situated within the Shopping Park Baia Mare commercial centre, spans 400 sqm and features a modern design. It offers seating for 98 customers indoors and 120 on the terrace.

The restaurant is equipped with six digital kiosks for contactless ordering and a dedicated McDelivery zone. The opening has created 70 new jobs in the local community.

Premier Restaurants Romania is part of Premier Capital plc, which operates 197 McDonald's restaurants across six European countries.

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