Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Restaurants Kick Off “Nuggets of Knowledge” Program in Celebration of Black History Month

Program highlights and celebrates contributions of African American community leaders

ATLANTA--()--In celebration of the 101st anniversary of Black History Month, the Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Operators Association announced the launch of “Nuggets of Knowledge.” The annual program highlights the accomplishments and community contributions of African American leaders and gives participants a chance to win cash and other exciting prizes.

From February 1, 2016 through March 4, 2016, “Nuggets of Knowledge” participants can learn about national and local African American achievements on the interactive website. Guests to the site also will learn about local African American McDonald’s owner/operators who are making significant contributions within the greater Atlanta community.

Visitors to the site are encouraged to take the online quiz for the chance to win exciting prizes, including $500 cash, tickets to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and FREE McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets for a year! To take the quiz visit www.nuggetsofknowledgeatl.com. Participants are encouraged to follow @McDonaldsATL on Twitter for answers to the quiz that will be posted throughout the month of February.

The Greater Atlanta McDonald’s “Nuggets of Knowledge” program supports the McDonald’s 365Black platform, which celebrates African American history and culture 365 days a year through education and community programs.

ABOUT GREATER ATLANTA MCDONALD’S OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

The Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Operators Association includes more than 50 owner/operators and operations managers, representing 289 restaurants in the 45 county Greater Atlanta area. Consumers can follow @McDonaldsATL on Twitter for ongoing news, promotions and deals from the restaurants in this area. McDonald’s USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredient to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.

Contacts

For Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Operators Association
Miguel Sepulveda, 404-260-3512
miguel.sepulveda@gcihealth.com

Release Summary

Greater Atlanta McDonald’s launches “Nuggets of Knowledge” to highlight community contributions of African American leaders and give participants a chance to win cash and other exciting prizes.

Contacts

For Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Operators Association
Miguel Sepulveda, 404-260-3512
miguel.sepulveda@gcihealth.com