# Arcos Dorados sustainability and youth jobs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arcos-dorados-sustainability-and-youth-jobs
> Updated: 2026-08-11T01:48:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

In July 2026, Arcos Dorados announced it had fulfilled the environmental commitments of its sustainability‑linked bond, cutting direct greenhouse‑gas emissions by 26.5% and value‑chain emissions by 16.1%, both well ahead of the 15% and 10% targets. This achievement coincided with the opening of more than 300 new restaurants and continued sales growth.

A week later, the company released its 2025 Social Impact and Sustainable Development Report. The report reiterated the creation of 13,246 training and job opportunities in Argentina, with over 14,000 employees of which 61.3% were under 24. It also highlighted the delivery of 351,900 training instances and over 2.1 million training hours region-wide, alongside inclusion initiatives that placed 132 people with disabilities in the workforce. The company reported 2025 revenue of US$4.678 billion, a 4.7% increase, and noted that franchise leader Woods Staton oversees operations in 21 Latin American and Caribbean markets.

In August 2026, Arcos Dorados expanded its Argentine footprint by opening its first restaurant in Junín, located in the city’s new bus terminal. This new location, the brand’s 234th in Argentina, is expected to create approximately 80 to 85 new jobs, many of which represent the first formal employment opportunities for local youth, according to Diego Paniagua, General Director of Arcos Dorados in Argentina.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: McDonald's opens first restaurant in Junín, Argentina

McDonald's has opened its first restaurant in Junín, Argentina, located in the new bus terminal. The expansion by Arcos Dorados created approximately 80 new jobs for local youth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-opens-first-restaurant-in-junn-argentina

### 2026-07-27: Arcos Dorados boosts youth employment and runs McDonald's in 21 Latin American markets

Arcos Dorados, the top McDonald’s franchise in Latin America, created over 13,000 youth jobs in Argentina and runs 2,520 restaurants in 21 countries, reporting $4.68 billion revenue in 2025 under Woods Staton.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arcos-dorados-boosts-youth-employment-and-runs-mcdonalds-in-21-latin-american-markets

### 2026-07-20: Arcos Dorados meets sustainability bond goals and boosts youth employment in Latin America

Arcos Dorados, the McDonald’s franchise across 21 Latin American markets, exceeded its sustainability‑bond emissions targets and generated over 13,000 youth jobs and extensive training in Argentina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arcos-dorados-meets-sustainability-bond-goals-and-boosts-youth-employment-in-latin-america

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