by Mary Wilson
Back in 1988, young entrepreneur Ty Yano opened his first
McDonald’s restaurant in Grandview, Missouri, after moving to the area from
California. Since that time, Yano has acquired a dozen more restaurants, and
has sold a countless number of hamburgers and French fries to the communities
surrounding his stores.
Believing in promotion from within, Yano has provided
employment and advancement opportunities for his crew. Many began their careers
under Yano’s direction, working their way up to management positions in the
company.
“So did I,” said Yano. “I worked my way up, too.”
In recognition of owning and operating the McDonald’s
restaurant in Grandview for 30 years, Mayor Leonard Jones and the Board of
Aldermen presented Yano with a proclamation during their meeting on Tuesday,
November 27. As he was preparing for retirement and more time to enjoy his
family, Yano sold each of his restaurants.
“Thirty years have gone by very, very quickly,” said Yano.
“I understand this thanking, but I’m the one who should be thanking the city.
They accepted me thirty years ago and with that one store, I now have thirteen.
It's a blessing.”
“Ty has been very instrumental here in Grandview,” said
Jones. “Of the 13 McDonald’s restaurants he owned, Grandview McDonald’s on Blue
Ridge was his first. Because of the success of that one, he was able to open up
12 more, which is a blessing by itself.”
Over the last three decades, Yano has been a generous
community supporter, with financial donations going toward many area nonprofits
including the Grandview Education Foundation and Grandview Assistance Program. He has provided support for Music on Main and
Harry’s Hay Days, to name a few.
“We want to say thank you for all you’ve done and, if you
know anything about Ty, you know he’s been very faithful in helping support the
community,” said Jones. “Ty has given back to the community over and over
again.”
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