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McDonald’s India celebrates every kind of togetherness with new ‘Let’s Family at McD’ campaign

by Julian Bartolome

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June 5, 2026

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Mumbai, India — As McDonald’s India (W&S) approaches its 30th year in the country, Westlife Foodworld has unveiled “Let’s Family at McD,” a new brand campaign anchored by a vibrant anthem that celebrates the many ways people come together. 

Conceptualised by McCann India, the campaign is built around a new brand anthem, written by Prasoon Joshi, Chairman at Omnicom Advertising India, to celebrate the many relationships that have become part of the McDonald’s experience over the past three decades, from family members and friends to colleagues, communities and chosen circles.

Through a series of relatable and culturally familiar situations, the anthem highlights how simple occasions, whether meet-ups, catch-ups, break-ups or patch-ups, can become meaningful when shared with people who matter.

The campaign also reflects how McDonald’s has evolved beyond being a place for meals, positioning the brand as a social destination where people can gather, connect and create memories together.

Akshay Jatia, CEO at Westlife Foodworld, shared that the campaign is intentionally celebrating a more inclusive definition of family, “one that reflects how India comes together today. As we look ahead, we remain committed to being a place where everyone feels they belong, and where many more memories will continue to be made.” 

“Over the past three decades, McDonald’s has quietly become one of those places where such bonds come alive naturally. Through this understanding, we wanted to celebrate the many ways people come together today and the simple joy of finding family in those who matter to us,” said Prasoon Joshi, Chairman at Omnicom Advertising India. 

“We wanted to celebrate all these families in the lives of our customers and invite them all to family at McDonald’s,” added Rahul Mathew, Chief Creative Officer at McCann India. 

The campaign is being rolled out across digital channels and in-store experiences, supported by a digital-first amplification strategy aimed to reach audiences across the country. 

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