The Johnstone Family is the original McDonald's Franchise organization in Bay County Florida - Johnstone Foods Family McDonald's. The first Bay County McDonald's was opened in 1962 by Tom Johnstone and is owned and operated today by his son Tim and wife Tracy today. Tom Johnstone has a long legacy of community service and civic leadership. The Florida Panhandle Red Cross, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, United Way, All-County Band, Salvation Army, Board Member and President of the Panama City Boys Club, Marine Institute, Rotary Club, and the Jaycees all benefited from the leadership and generosity of Uncle Tom as he was lovingly known.