DAPHNE, Ala.—Daphne McDonald’s locations will soon begin hiring additional employees.

According to a news release, McDonald’s plans to hire up to 50,000 managers and crewmembers, nationwide, on April 19. The additions to the chain’s employee base are necessary because of recent improvements in domestic business, the release stated.

“Our employees play a key role to our continued success,” Ebrahim Maghsoud, owner of multiple Baldwin County locations said.

The McDonald’s locations in Daphne, Bay Minette, Atmore, Fairhope and Loxley will be participating in the national hiring event on April 19, Maghsoud said.

“This event will increase the number of employees, which will help us provide our customers with an even better experience in all of our Daphne restaurants,” Maghsoud stated in a news release.

Interested applicants can apply by visiting any of the local McDonald’s locations or apply online at McDonalds.com/careers.