One Illinois McDonald's is trying something different to attract workers: offering them a new iPhone

In an attempt to get people interested in working at McDonald's, one franchise in Altamont, Illinois is giving out free iPhones to new hires.

The gimmick went viral on Twitter after a passerby snapped a photo of the "now hiring" poster in the window. The poster says employees who meet the criteria will receive an iPhone after six months of employment.  The phones are only being promoted at this owner-operator's McDonald's location, where wages start at $13 an hour. Minimum wage in Illinois is $11 per hour.