Our story

Good restaurants start
with confident people.

Straub Food is Ryan Straub’s McDonald’s franchise business. Our story brings together welcoming hospitality, everyday coaching and a commitment to the communities around us.

The South Saint Andrew Street restaurant team
Ryan Straub, owner of Straub Food

Ryan Straub

Helping people
take their next step.

Ryan owns and operates Straub Food’s McDonald’s restaurants. He focuses on developing capable leaders and supporting teams to deliver the hospitality customers expect.

He believes lasting progress comes from helping others succeed: coaching in the moment, sharing what works and giving colleagues opportunities to grow.

That outlook extends beyond the restaurants. Working with local organisations and supporting community causes are part of the business Ryan wants to build.

Meet the wider team

How we work

Learning happens
every day.

We put people development into practice through the way we coach, recognise progress and work together.

01

Coach with purpose

Useful feedback and time to practise help colleagues build confidence in their work.

02

Recognise progress

We notice improvements, celebrate achievements and share what our teams have learned.

03

Look beyond the restaurant

Local partnerships connect our work with the needs and opportunities in our communities.

The Edinburgh skyline at sunset

Part of the city

Proud to be part
of Edinburgh.

Our city-centre restaurants welcome people who live and work nearby alongside visitors discovering Edinburgh. Festival days, busy weekends and familiar faces are all part of restaurant life.

Our involvement in the city continues through local fundraising, the Edinburgh Taxi Outing and partnerships with charities and community organisations.

Explore our community work