McDonald’s is gearing up for expansion with its biggest hiring push in years, reported AP. The QSR said Monday that it plans to hire up to 375,000 U.S. restaurant employees this summer, following announced plans to open 900 more U.S. locations by 2027. The hiring push will be for permanent positions, McDonald’s said.

McDonald’s made the announcement Monday at a restaurant in Ohio with Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

“McDonald’s is sparking a ripple effect of prosperity for our workers, communities and the economy,” Chavez-DeRemer said. “By expanding their workforce, the corporation will be driving investment and setting the standard for industry growth, whether as a launch pad for a different career or as a ladder for internal achievements.”

The QSR’s last hiring spree was in 2020 when it aimed to hire 260,000 workers as it reopened restaurants that had closed during the pandemic.

“Its decision to staff up for this summer signals optimism that U.S. restaurant traffic will improve as the year unfolds,” wrote AP. “Overall hiring also continues to be strong. American employers added 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience despite the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars.” The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Last week, Pilot announced it plans to hire more than 7,500 people ahead of the summer season. Opportunities include hourly positions, leadership roles, facility maintenance technicians and fuel tanker drivers.