Remembering

Reggie Webb

1948-2024

A life Devoted to Building Community and Economic Justice

Reginald Webb, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, passed away in his sleep on July 20. Webb, the founder and CEO of Webb Family Enterprises, Inc., owned more than 15 McDonald’s restaurants and provided employment to over 1,100 residents across Southern California. Webb was honored with the 365Black award from McDonald’s in 2004. His philanthropic work did not go unnoticed. He received an Honorary Doctors of Humane Letters degree from Cal State San Bernardino in 2021 and was named Philanthropic Honorees for their work helping others in the community in 2022.

Webb, who died Saturday, July 20, became a McDonald’s franchisee in 1985 and eventually operated 16 restaurants in Southern California through his company, Webb Family Enterprises. His restaurants employ more than 1,100 people.

“Reggie Webb’s success at McDonald’s is well-known, but what truly sets him apart is his commitment to lifting others alongside him,” said Joseph Williams, a board member for the Inland Empire Community Foundation.

In addition to founding Webb Family Investments, Webb established the Ontario-based Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement, which creates support systems for African American businesses and closes the racial wealth gap.

Webb, who lived in Claremont, dedicated most of his time to the community, holding numerous leadership positions, including chairman of the National Black McDonald’s Operator Association, chairman of the National Leadership Council for All Owners of the United States and founding chairman of the Global Operator Leadership Council.

In 2004, Webb received the 365Black Lifetime Achievement Award from McDonald’s in honor of his contributions to the Black community.

Webb, born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1948, was raised in South Los Angeles by his grandmother.