India, Nov. 20 -- An Indian-origin employee of a Massachusetts McDonald's was honoured by the franchise owner for his 40 years of service. Balbir Singh, who arrived at the event venue in a limo and was greeted with a red carpet, also received a cheque for $40,000. Franchise owner Lindsay Wallin, who owns a total of nine outlets, was excited to celebrate Singh's milestone with her other employees.

"Forty years of service for someone who has helped shape the heart and soul of our organization," Wallin told local publication the Daily Item. "Balbir started his McDonald's career 40 years ago, shortly after moving to the United States from India," she continued.

She recalled that he used to work for her father, Bob King, the original franchi...