Dobskis to retire as McDonald’s owners

Posted on September 26, 2016

*The Dobskis will retire after owning and operating area McDonalds stores for 27 years. (WJBC file photo)*

By Terry James

BLOOMINGTON – The 27-year owners of 10 area McDonald’s restaurants are planning to retire next year.

Bob and Julie Dobski plan to sell the business, but will remain in Bloomington after retirement. They started being owner-operators in 1989. Area McDonald’s restaurants employ 625 people.

In a news release, Julie Dobski credited her employees for her and her husband’s success. “Friends, family and employees are all key,” she said. “Friends helped us scrub floors the night before a restaurant opening. Having good managers has allowed me to be involved in the community; without them, I couldn’t do half of what I do.”

Julie Dobski will continue to operate the Little Jewels Learning Centers for Children in Bloomington.

Both have been frequent volunteers in the community.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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