The chain has three outlets in town and over the years we have featured many community and charity events that staff have hosted and taken part in.
Here are 15 reminders of such events over the years from the Hartlepool Mail archives.
1. Halloween Party
Poppy Watson-Hamilton waits to have her face painted by Annie Game from Burn Road Mcdonald's during a Halloween charity event in 2015. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID 2015
2. Olympics Honour
Hartlepool McDonald's worker Rhianon Horton (left), pictured with business manager Bev Williamson was selected to work at the 2012 London Olympics. Photo: TY
3. Clowning around
Mascot Ronald McDonald paid a visit to the Marina Way restaurant in 2014. Photo: FRANK REID 2014
4. Monkey business
Hartlepool United mascot H'Angus the Monkey joined McDonald's staff in Hartlepool. Photo: RM