Alonyal has been instrumental in establishing and expanding the McDonald’s brand within Israel. Credit: ATIKAN PORNCHAIPRASIT via Shutterstock.com.

McDonald’s has entered an agreement to acquire Alonyal, the entity operating its franchises in Israel since 1993.

The move will bring 225 restaurants and 5,000 employees under the direct purview of the McDonald’s Corporation.

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Alonyal has been instrumental in establishing and expanding the McDonald’s brand in Israel.

Alonyal owner and CEO Omri Padan said: “For more than 30 years, Alonyal Limited has been proud to bring the Golden Arches to Israel and serve our communities.

“We’ve grown the brand to be the leading and most successful restaurant chain in Israel and are grateful to our management, employees, suppliers and customers who made this possible. We are encouraged by what the future holds.”

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McDonald’s will assume full ownership of Alonyal’s operations. All Alonyal employees will retain their positions on equivalent terms.

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The companies did not reveal the financial details of the deal.

McDonald’s Corporation international developmental licensed markets president Jo Sempels said: “We thank Alonyal Limited for building the McDonald’s business and brand in Israel over the past 30 years.

“McDonald’s remains committed to the Israeli market and to ensuring a positive employee and customer experience in the market going forward.”

Last month, McDonald’s USA entered a partnership to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its locations from the second half of 2024.

The collaboration will introduce three varieties of Krispy Kreme to its outlets: the classic glazed doughnut, the chocolate iced doughnut with sprinkles, and the chocolate iced doughnut with cream filling.