In this episode of the TL Podcast, Thomas is joined by Mark Halford, owner of 5 McDonald’s restaurants. Mark is a successful businessman who believes in having standards, building his business model around his upbringing and parent’s values. Mark has been with McDonald’s for over 40 years, buying his first one in 2001. The McDonald’s family really is a family and the grounding McDonald’s provides to employees is an important part of the journey and the business. He is a big believer in giving back, not only to his employees but also to his customers and the community.