Meoli Companies marks milestone McDonald's anniversaries

In 2025, the Meoli Companies marked another year of milestone celebrations, honoring the largest group of anniversary team members in company history.

The events reflected continued growth across Delmarva along with expansion into Virginia, bringing together hundreds of dedicated McDonald’s team members to celebrate years of service, achievement and pride in the Meoli Companies culture.

Delmarva’s Meoli Milestones celebration was held for the first time at Harrington Casino, where more than 180 team members were honored for their milestone anniversaries, representing Meoli Companies’ 27 McDonald’s restaurants across Delaware and Maryland. In addition, a separate Meoli Milestones event was hosted in Norfolk to recognize team members from Meoli Companies’ newly acquired Virginia restaurants, now totaling 11 locations with a 12th on the way.

Across both celebrations, milestone anniversaries ranged from one to 45 years of service. The Delmarva honorees included three 20-year team members, five 25-year team members, Shawn Considine celebrating 35 years, Joe Holthaus and Daouda Ouattara marking 40 years, and Roberta Walter, Jim Schaffer and Mike Meoli each celebrating 45 years.

Leadership from across the organization, many of whom were celebrating milestone anniversaries of their own, joined both events to personally recognize and thank the honorees, celebrating not just the length of service but the people behind it. These team members come from different backgrounds, age groups and career paths, yet all share a commitment to teamwork, opportunity and providing exceptional service to the communities they serve.

Both events also highlighted the impact of Archways to Opportunity, with powerful and emotional stories shared by team members whose lives have been changed through education.