Save Oregon’s Local Economy (SOLE) represents the independent, family business owners behind Oregon’s 150+ McDonald’s restaurants. As owner/operators, we are local small business owners, employers and community partners who are dedicated to creating jobs and opportunity, and serving the communities we call home.
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WHO WE ARE
Oregon’s McDonald’s restaurants are owned and operated by a diverse group of local business owners who reflect the communities we serve and the opportunities our restaurants create.
100%
of Oregon McDonald’s are locally owned and operated
50%
of owner/operators are women or people of color
1 IN 5
owner/operators started as crew members
A global brand.
Independently owned
local businesses.
The franchise model allows local entrepreneurs like us to independently own and operate our restaurants under the McDonald’s brand. For many of us, becoming an owner/operator meant investing our life savings to build a business of our own. Our restaurants are our livelihoods. We employ and lead our teams, make the decisions that drive our businesses forward, and have a personal stake in the employees and communities we serve.
OUR MISSION
SOLE unites and champions Oregon’s independent, family-owned McDonald’s restaurants that invest in our state’s economy and communities. Together, we advocate for our shared interests, protect and strengthen the local businesses we’ve built, create opportunities for our crew members and ensure our restaurants thrive for generations to come.
OUR IMPACT
Together, our locally owned restaurants help power Oregon’s economy—creating jobs, generating economic activity and supporting Oregon farmers, producers and suppliers.
11,700+ JOBS
supported across Oregon.
$203 MILLION+
generated in federal, state and local tax revenue per year.
$753 MILLION+
contributed to Oregon’s GDP annually.
$186 MILLION+
spent through Oregon’s supply chain including $64 MILLION+ in Oregon-grown ingredients every year.
INVESTING IN OREGON
Our commitment goes beyond our restaurants. We invest in our employees, local schools and families across Oregon.
$2.1 MILLION+
in tuition assistance through Archways to Opportunity, helping 700+ crew members earn a high school diploma, learn English, pursue higher education and access career advising since 2015.
1,500+ FAMILIES
with children receiving medical care supported by Ronald McDonald House® programs across Oregon in 2025.
$125,000 ANNUALLY
provided to local Oregon K–12 schools, supporting sports, music, libraries, journalism, the arts and more.
$1.1 MILLION+ RAISED
to support families with children receiving medical care through Ronald McDonald House® programs across Oregon.
