Golden Arches Development Corporation (Philippines)

Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC) is the master franchise holder of McDonald's in the Philippines. Founded in 1981, the company develops, owns, and operates McDonald's restaurants nationwide and oversees local franchising arrangements. Its operations include restaurant development, supply chain and logistics management, food manufacturing partnerships, marketing and brand management, and customer service operations. GADC offers the full McDonald's menu adapted to local preferences, supported by commissary partners providing bakery items, meat products, fries, beverages, and packaging tailored for the Philippine market. The company manages thousands of employees across hundreds of stores, including drive-thru locations, in-mall outlets, standalone restaurants, McCafé stores, and McDelivery services through phone, website, mobile app, and delivery partners. Strategically, Golden Arches Development Corporation focuses on expanding nationwide presence, enhancing digital ordering and delivery platforms, improving restaurant experience through modernization and automation, and maintaining operational excellence and food safety standards consistent with global McDonald's systems, while tailoring menus and services to the Filipino market.