13News reporter Karen Campbell reports from a McDonald's where comedian and actor Mike Epps was honored at the store where he worked his first job.
The comedian and Indianapolis native was back behind the counter of the McDonald's on North Michigan Road Tuesday, taking orders from customers.
INDIANAPOLIS — Customers who visited the North Michigan Road McDonald's Tuesday were in for a surprise."I was looking really cool and fashionable working at McDonald's. Everybody wanted something free. I remember all my friends coming to McDonald's like, 'Man you got a job at McDonald's you gone hook me up?' I'm like no man, they are keeping count on these nuggets," said Epps.
It's part of the restaurant chain's campaign focusing on the statistic that one in eight Americans has been employed by McDonald's at some point in their lives. "It taught me sportsmanship, believe it or not, even though it's not a sport. It taught me how to work with people at a young age," said Epps."Our youth need to see that it's OK to start at a level like this, because this is not only a job, this is a learning experience," said Epps.He and his wife Kyra have been on a mission to revitalize homes on the street where he grew up.
In an early release provided to 13News, Epps said,"Over the years things have changed. Some of the houses are ran down. The streets are ran down. Me and my wife, Kyra, we're on a mission to renovating these houses one at a time and to make sure people can afford them.Epps said they're trying to bring hope and encouragement to all."Keep God in your life. Make sure that you are patient. Pace yourself. Wait your turn because you definitely have one coming," Epps said.
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