Stratford McDonald’s Manager Receives Prestigious Company Award

STRATFORD, CT — The manager of a McDonald’s restaurant in Stratford has received a prestigious company award that is named after the chain’s founder.

Elizabeth Xique, manager of the McDonald’s restaurant at 411 Barnum Avenue, won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top performing McDonald’s Restaurant Managers globally.

“Named in honor of the McDonald’s Corporation founder Ray Kroc, the awards were established in 1999 to recognize hard-working restaurant managers – those who make Ray Kroc’s vision of excellence come to life in restaurants and for customers each day,” according to a news release.

Xique, who has worked at McDonald’s for 21 years, was one of 395 McDonald’s restaurant managers from 70 markets around the world to receive the honor, which includes a cash prize, a trophy and a trip to McDonald’s Worldwide Convention in Barcelona, Spain. Her team surprised her with an award certificate and gift bag, notifying her of her win and upcoming trip overseas.

“I am honored to be the recipient of the Ray Kroc Award,” Xique said. “My team and I work tirelessly to provide top of the line service to our customers and bring smiles to their faces each day. I’ve always had ketchup in my veins and look forward to continuing to serve my community.”

McDonald's independent franchisees and regional management nominate restaurant managers for the Ray Kroc Awards to “recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to McDonald's and its customers,” according to the news release.

“Elizabeth has built a solid team of people as general manager over the last 10 years,” Local Owner Operator Roger Facey said. “Not only has her work resulted in outstanding operational and business results, but she shows care and compassion toward her employees and our customers day after day. No one is more deserving of this award.”