RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer at Local McDonald’s with Small Business Owners, Employees, and Jersey Customers

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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Above: Gottheimer working behind the counter with staff and customers.</em></p>

<p><strong>HACKENSACK, NJ —&nbsp;</strong>U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) stopped by McDonald’s in Hackensack to meet with local franchise owners and employees and to prepare and serve food for Jersey customers as part of his “Josh on the Job” series that highlights locally owned businesses across North Jersey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his visit, Gottheimer joined the team in the kitchen and at the counter, speaking with employees about their work and opportunities in the restaurant industry as well as customers from across the community.</p>

<p>“I want to thank the small business owner, managers, and team at McDonald’s in Hackensack for having me over as part of my Josh on the Job visits across North Jersey,”&nbsp;<strong>said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).&nbsp;</strong>“Local businesses are the backbone of North Jersey and make the Fifth District an incredible place to live, work, and raise a family. It’s great to see our businesses creating jobs and supporting the local economy. I’ll keep fighting to cut red tape and support our local businesses in Congress and here at home in Jersey, so they can continue to grow, hire, and succeed.”</p>

<p>Gottheimer regularly visits local small businesses across New Jersey’s Fifth District as part of his Josh on the Job series to hear directly from employees, owners, and customers about the issues impacting their work and their communities.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Below: Gottheimer at McDonald’s in Hackensack.</em></p>

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