US fast-food giant McDonald’s has partnered with the Telangana government in India to establish its largest global capability centre (GCC), which will be located in the city of Hyderabad.
The company has secured 200,000ft² of space in RMZ Nexity, situated in the city’s IT hub, as reported by The Times of India.
It aims to recruit more than 2,000 people within the next few years.
The new GCC is expected to become operational in April 2025, as indicated by sources on the same day McDonald’s chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski met Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy.
Kempczinski highlighted the selection of Hyderabad over other contender cities such as Bengaluru, attributing the decision to its high-calibre talent pool and outstanding infrastructure.
Accompanying Kempczinski were McDonald’s Global Business Services (GBS) president Skye Anderson, chief global impact officer Jon Banner and India GBS head Deshant Kaila.
The delegation discussed not only the GCC but also McDonald’s intention to source items from Telangana farmers for both national and international markets.
The move was lauded by the Chief Minister as the Telangana Rising initiative.
McDonald’s plans to utilise Telangana as a training hub, developing skills for the company’s operations in India and overseas, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced on social media platform X that the partnership would create thousands of jobs and indirect business opportunities for young people.
In addition to the GCC, McDonald’s and its Indian business partner operate 38 outlets in Telangana and intend to open three to four new locations annually, including in smaller cities.
The Chief Minister also proposed sourcing McDonald’s agricultural needs locally to boost the state’s farming economy and farmer incomes.
