Welcome to Straub Food

Every restaurant
has a story.

Ours is about people. The teams who welcome our customers, the colleagues growing into leaders, and the communities we’re proud to be part of.

Discover our story
Colleagues at our South Saint Andrew Street restaurant
Our team at South Saint Andrew Street, Edinburgh

A local business.
A welcome that matters.

Straub Food is a McDonald’s franchise business led by Ryan Straub, with restaurants across Edinburgh and East Lothian. We invest in our teams, make our restaurants welcoming places, and support organisations doing valuable work in our communities.

Straub Food Limited — Edinburgh & East Lothian, with an illustrated Edinburgh skyline

Life at Straub Food

The people behind
the everyday.

From a first shift to a community event, the small things we do together shape the business we’re building.

Ryan Straub and John Barr seated together at a restaurant table, with the golden arches behind them
Ryan Straub and John Barr.

Leadership, around the table

Invest in people.
Build something lasting.

Ryan and John’s approach starts with helping people grow in confidence. Through coaching, shared experience and opportunities to lead, colleagues can build their own story within the business.

Meet our people
600+people employed by Straub Food

Careers at Straub Food

A first step.
A bigger ambition.

We employ over 600 people across our business. From restaurant teams to senior management and executive leadership, there’s room to build skills, take responsibility and make a difference.

Explore careers with us

In the community

Local relationships.
Practical support.

We give time, raise funds and support organisations whose work makes a difference to people nearby.