Sutton McDonald’s Boss Is A Franchisee Finalist

Sutton Borough Guardian:

An entrepreneur who provided happier meals at a struggling McDonald’s is a finalist in the Franchisee of the Year awards.

Mike Smith, from Sutton, has worked overnight shifts alongside staff since turning around a Mitcham branch in 2000.

He now runs three McDonald’s in south London, tapping into the lucrative late-night market and encouraging education opportunities.

An awards spokesman said: “In just nine months, Mike has completed a full renovation of his third restaurant and built a training centre and head office for his growing business.