Chenee Capuyan Wins "Voice of McDonald's" Global Singing Competition

ORLANDO, FL, Apr 22 (MARKET WIRE) --
Chenee Capuyan, a McDonald's restaurant employee from Davao Del Sur,
Philippines, stunned celebrity judges and an audience of more than 14,000
with a powerful performance of Destiny's Child's "Stand Up for Love" to
win the Voice of McDonald's global singing competition.

A panel of internationally-renowned music industry professionals judged
the final competition: Estelle, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer; Troy
Carter, chairman/CEO of Atom Factory, Inc., whose clients include Lady
Gaga; Walter Afanasieff, Grammy Award-winning music producer whose
credits include recordings by Mariah Carey and Celine Dion; and prominent
entertainment attorney Ken Hertz.

As the new Voice of McDonald's, Capuyan takes home $25,000 and an
all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles with two VIP tickets to the Lady
Gaga "Monster Ball Tour" concert in August 2010, courtesy of Troy Carter
and the Atom Factory. Walter Afanasieff surprised Capuyan with an
invitation to record a demo in his Los Angeles studio. She will also meet
Elton John, who is exclusively performing tonight at the McDonald's 2010
Worldwide Convention. In addition, Capuyan wins a new MacBook courtesy of
the Coca-Cola Company.

"All of those people watching me perform on stage -- it was really
amazing," said Capuyan. "I'm so thankful to the McDonald's family for
what I've learned and experienced."

Jin Hur from Goyang City, South Korea, took second place and received
$15,000, and Jesus Molinares from Lima, Peru, placed third to win
$10,000. McDonald's executives upped the ante by adding $5,000 to the
second and third place prizes after hearing the finalists' outstanding
performances.

"I've worked with some of the best singers in the music industry, and I
can honestly say I was blown away by Chenee's talent and passion, as well
as Jesus' and Jin's," said Estelle. "I think they've got a bright future
ahead of them, and kudos to McDonald's for giving them this opportunity."

Accompanied by a live band and backup singers, the top three contestants
poured their hearts and souls into their final performances for an
audience of more than 14,000 McDonald's owners/operators attending
McDonald's 2010 Worldwide Convention. Owner/operators packed the
performance hall and waved country flags and signs of support for their
finalists.

All 12 contestants participated in a rare, private audition at the Disney
casting offices arranged by Talent Casting Director for Disney Parks Ray
DeChiara, who judged Monday's semi-finals.

In addition, they received an iPod touch from the Coca-Cola Company,
karaoke kit from The Karaoke Channel, Beats from Dr. Dre headphones from
Universal Music Group and Voice of McDonald's attire. All 12 also
received $500 for a celebration party with co-workers at their
restaurants and a $1,000 donation in their names to their local Ronald
McDonald House Charities or other children's charity.

Voice of McDonald's is a worldwide contest to discover, recognize and
reward the most talented singers among McDonald's 1.6 million restaurant
employees. In 2005, more than 2,500 employees entered the inaugural
competition, and in 2007, more than 3,600 singers entered. In this third
edition of the competition, more than 10,400 employees entered before the
field was narrowed down to just 12 final contestants who were awarded a
world-class opportunity to achieve their dreams: two whirlwind weeks in
Orlando, with a guest, to experience professional vocal coaching, expert
industry advice and a great time. On Monday, the field was narrowed down
to three finalists who competed today for the title.

Winning Voice of McDonald's in 2008 helped Natercia Pintor, Lisbon,
Portugal, jump-start her music career. Following her win, she returned to
the U.S. to record a song produced by previous Voice of McDonald's judge
and Grammy Award-winning song writer and producer Rodney "Darkchild"
Jerkins, and subsequently released her first CD, "My Soul."

To read more about the Voice of McDonald's winner and other finalists and
download hi-res photos and videos from Orlando, visit
www.mcdonalds.com/voice. Broadcast-quality video footage is available on
www.thenewsmarket.com/mcdonalds.

About McDonald's
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is the leading global
foodservice retailer with more than 32,000 restaurants in more than 100
countries. Approximately 80 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide
are owned and operated by franchisees. Please visit our website at
www.aboutmcdonalds.com to learn more about the Company.

Copyright2010 McDonald's, McDonald's Corp., Voice of McDonald's, Disney,
MacBook, iPod, The Karaoke Channel, Beats by Dr. Dre, Ronald McDonald
House Charities and Coca-Cola Company are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

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McDonald's
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630-484-1158

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McDonald's
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630-400-4014

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