About

James McIntyre is a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is a proud second-generation owner/operator that began working in his family’s restaurants after a career in aviation as a flight instructor and international charter pilot. In 1997, James started from the ground-up in maintenance at their Nazareth restaurant and eventually became a multi-store supervisor after completing HU.  James purchased his first two stores in 2008, added another in 2017, and built a fourth in 2019.

In addition to owning/operating four McDonald’s, he is an active member of his industry and peer group. James is an active board member of the Philadelphia Operators Cooperative,  HLS Chamber, McDonald’s All-Star Football Game, and Bucks County Transportation Committee.

James and his wife Karen live in Bethlehem, PA. Karen attended Freedom High School and pursued a Nursing Degree at Cedar Crest College, she is currently a Community Health Nurse employed by St. Luke’s Hospital.  She enjoys volunteering with many charities including her children’s schools, church, and especially the Bethlehem Police Mounted Patrol.
 
James and Karen have three children and three dogs.