# McDonald's expansion in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mcdonalds-expansion-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-22T09:35:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

McDonald’s Italia has announced significant expansion plans as it approaches its 40th anniversary in the country. CEO Giorgia Favaro stated at the Rimini Meeting that the company aims to open approximately 60 new restaurants and create 5,000 new jobs by 2026. A study by Althesys noted that the company has generated 29 billion euros of shared value for the Italian economy through employment, taxes, and domestic supply chain activities.

Following these strategic goals, the company has begun opening new locations, including two restaurants in Pontedera and Marghera on September 22. The Pontedera location added 32 local hires, while the Marghera opening resulted in 50 new jobs for the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: McDonald's opens two new restaurants in Pontedera and Marghera

McDonald's has opened two new restaurants in Italy, one in Pontedera and another in Marghera, creating over 80 new jobs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-opens-two-new-restaurants-in-pontedera-and-marghera

### 2026-08-25: McDonald's Italia marks 40 years with expansion plans

McDonald's Italia marks 40 years in Italy, projecting 60 new restaurants and 5,000 jobs by 2026, while celebrating its economic contribution and the professional journey of long-term franchisees.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-italia-marks-40-years-with-expansion-plans

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