1 in 8 Americans have had a job at McDonald's, the company confirms.

McDonald's has been named the largest fast food chain in the world and a survey has confirmed that one-in-eight Americans have been employed by the company at some point in their lifetime. To recognize these former and current employees, the company has launched the '1 in 8' initiative.

The initiative is set to feature employees from local restaurants on TV spots, social media, and digital content. It is also meant to provide mentorship to those who have been employed by the company from fellow alumni who have gone on to become experts in their field.

Tiffanie Boyd, the senior vice president & chief people officer at McDonald's, said in a press release, "For 1 in 8 Americans, the McDonald's restaurant experience offers critical life skills and creates opportunities for meaningful work and connections."

On October 11, former employees gathered in New York City to participate in the inaugural Homecoming celebration. A few of the panelists included actress Alejandra Espinoza, Chef Harold Villarosa, McDonald's franchise owner Paul Hendel, and Peloton fitness guru Cody Rigsby. Rigsby expressed his gratitude for convening with his fellow 1 in 8 members and said, "It's no secret that McDonald's is my day one. It's a full-circle moment for me to be able to share my journey to inspire others - including those who had the same start as me and used their job at McDonald's as a jumping-off point.”

Kendall Hurns, an artist and founder of Creative Minds Concept, was also present at the event. He collaborated with McDonald's to create a limited edition 1-in-8 letterman jacket, which will be available for purchase on October 16 at 10 a.m. ET.

McDonald's invites former employees to join the 1-in-8 program and share their stories by visiting the company website. Everyone who has ever worked for the company has the opportunity to attend exclusive events and gain advice from experts in their field.

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