McDonald's

McDonald’s is a well-known corporation and a chain of fast-food restaurants of the same name. It operates under the franchising system. It appeared in the 1940th year. Company created by brothers Maurice McDonald and Richard McDonald. Her career started in the city of San Bernardino, California.

## Contents

1. 1. 1History
2. 2Products
	* 2.1International menu variations
3. 3Restaurants
	* 3.1Types of restaurants
		+ 3.1.1McDrive
		+ 3.1.2McCafé
		+ 3.1.3"Create Your Taste" restaurants
		+ 3.1.4Other
		+ 3.1.5Special diet
		+ 3.1.6PlayPlaces
		+ 3.1.7McDonald's Next
	* 3.22006 redesign
	* 3.3Smoking ban
	* 3.4COVID-19 pandemic
4. 4Treatment of employees
	* 4.1Automation
	* 4.2Wages
		+ 4.2.1Strikes
	* 4.3Occupation
	* 4.4Working conditions
5. 5Animal welfare standards
6. 6Corporate overview
	* 6.1Facts and figures
	* 6.2Finance
	* 6.3Business model
	* 6.4Headquarters
	* 6.5Board of directors
	* 6.6Global operations
7. 7Marketing and advertising
	* 7.1Children's advertising
	* 7.2Celebrity endorsements
	* 7.3Space exploration
	* 7.4Sponsorship in NASCAR
	* 7.5Sports awards and honors
8. 8Charity
	* 8.1McHappy Day
	* 8.2McDonald's Monopoly donation
	* 8.3McRefugee
9. 9Criticism
	* 9.1Legal cases
		+ 9.1.1European Union
		+ 9.1.2Malaysia
		+ 9.1.3Australia
		+ 9.1.4United Kingdom
		+ 9.1.5United States
10. 10See also
11. 11References
12. 12Further reading
13. 13External links

## History

Main article: History of McDonald's
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant is the third one built, opened in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (at 33.9471°N 118.1182°W).
Siblings Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald's at 1398 North E Street at West 14th Street in San Bernardino, California (at 34.1255°N 117.2946°W), on May 15, 1940. The brothers introduced the "Speedee Service System" in 1948, putting into expanded use the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant that their predecessor White Castle had put into practice more than two decades earlier. The original mascot of McDonald's was a chef hat on top of a hamburger who was referred to as "Speedee". In 1962, the Golden Arches replaced Speedee as the universal mascot. The mascot, clown Ronald McDonald, was introduced in 1965. He appeared in advertising to target their audience of children.

Logo from 1940 until 1948

Logo from 1948 until 1953

Logo from 1953 until 1960

On May 4, 1961, McDonald's first filed for a U.S. trademark on the name "McDonald's" with the description "Drive-In Restaurant Services", which continues to be renewed. By September 13, McDonald's, under the guidance of Ray Kroc, filed for a trademark on a new logo—an overlapping, double-arched "M" symbol. But before the double arches, McDonald's used a single arch for the architecture of their buildings. Although the "Golden Arches" logo appeared in various forms, the present version was not used until November 18, 1968, when the company was granted a U.S. trademark.

The present corporation credits its founding to franchised businessman Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. This was in fact the ninth opened McDonald's restaurant overall, although this location was destroyed and rebuilt in 1984.[*clarification needed*] Kroc was recorded as being an aggressive business partner, driving the McDonald brothers out of the industry.

Kroc and the McDonald brothers fought for control of the business, as documented in Kroc's autobiography. In 1961, he purchased the McDonald brothers' equity in the company and began the company's worldwide reach. The sale cost Kroc $2.7 million, a huge sum during that time. The San Bernardino restaurant was eventually torn down in 1971, and the site was sold to the Juan Pollo chain in 1998. This area serves as headquarters for the Juan Pollo chain, and a McDonald's and Route 66 museum. With the expansion of McDonald's into many international markets, the company has become a symbol of globalization and the spread of the American way of life. Its prominence has made it a frequent topic of public debates about obesity, corporate ethics, and consumer responsibility.

## Products

Main article: List of McDonald's products
French fries, a soft drink, McSpicy Chicken Fillet, and tomato ketchup packet
McDonald's predominantly sells hamburgers, various types of chicken, chicken sandwiches, French fries, soft drinks, breakfast items, and desserts. In most markets, McDonald's offers salads and vegetarian items, wraps and other localized fare. On a seasonal basis, McDonald's offers the McRib sandwich. Some speculate the seasonality of the McRib adds to its appeal. During March of each year, McDonald's offers a Shamrock Shake to honor Saint Patrick's Day.

In addition, the chain also sells some items within the United States on a regional bases; for example, the Hatch Green Chile Double Cheeseburger, which is topped with New Mexico green chile, is only available in the southwestern state of New Mexico.

Products are offered as either "dine-in" (where the customer opts to eat in the restaurant) or "take-out" (where the customer opts to take the food off the premises). "Dine-in" meals are provided on a plastic tray with a paper insert on the floor of the tray. "Take-out" meals are usually delivered with the contents enclosed in a distinctive McDonald's-branded brown paper bag. In both cases, the individual items are wrapped

## Menu

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Premium Bacon Ranch

*Salad Fresh mixed greens and sumptuous grape tomatoes, getting along brilliantly with hickory-smoked bacon.*

Premium Bacon Ranch Salad

*With crispy chicken fresh mixed greens tossed with sumptuous grape tomatoes, shaved carrots, jack and cheddar cheeses, hickory-smoked bacon and all-white meat chicken.*

Premium Bacon Ranch Salad

*With grilled chicken we know you showed up for the bacon. but you'll stay for the fresh mixed greens, grilled chicken and creamy ranch dressing.*

Premium Caesar Salad

*Crispy all-white meat chicken, deliciously fresh greens, zingy parmesan cheese and creamy ranch dressing.*

Premium Caesar Salad

With crispy chicken is it the juicy, freshly grilled all-white meat chicken? perhaps the zing of parmesan cheese? could it be the deliciously fresh greens? better order one and find out.

Premium Caesar Salad With Grilled ChickenPremium Southwest Salad

Premium greens topped with a snappy mix of fire-roasted corn, savory black beans, poblano peppers, chili lime tortilla strips, and squeeze-it-yourself lime wedge on the side.

Premium Southwest Salad With Crispy Chicken

Our hottest salad yet: crispy chicken, fresh mixed greens, oven-roasted tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, savory black beans, poblano peppers, shredded cheddar and jack cheeses, chili lime tortilla strips and a fresh-sliced lime wedge on the side.

Premium Southwest Salad With Grilled Chicken

Our hottest salad yet: fresh-grilled chicken, fresh mixed greens, oven-roasted tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, savory black beans, poblano peppers, shredded cheddar and jack cheeses, chili lime tortilla strips and a fresh-sliced lime wedge on the side.

Side Salad

Premium mixed greens tossed with succulent grape tomatoes and shaved carrots.

Fruit & Walnuts

Go wild with wedges of crisp apples, juicy red grapes, candied walnuts and our low-fat vanilla yogurt.Burgers And Sandwiches Delicious, Freshly Made, And Oh-so-satisfying. From The Big Mac To Our Premium Grilled Chicken Club To Our Classic Cheeseburger, Mcdonalds Sandwiches Make The Meal.

Angus Chipotle Bbq Bacon

Make time for the bold taste of a third-pound\* 100% angus beef smothered in sensationally sweet 'n smoky chipotle bbq sauce, kicked up with crisp red onions, sliced pickles and two slices of american cheese, all on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Angus Bacon & Cheese

Bigger really is better when you meet our third-pound\* 100% angus beef patty on a premium bakery style bun. then add savory bacon, two slices of golden cheese and top it off with crisp red onion and crinkle-cut pickles.

Angus Deluxe

Behold our sumptuous, third-pound\* 100% angus beef patty on a premium bakery style bun. don't forget the bling: two slices of golden cheese topped off with farm fresh tomato, whole-leaf lettuce, crisp red onion and crinkle-cut pickles.

Angus Mushroom & Swiss

A thick and juicy third-pound\* 100% angus beef patty is good. but we're going for great. so we add two slices of swiss cheese and savory sauteed mushrooms. nice, huh?

Big Mac

Maybe it's the double layer of sear-sizzled 100% pure beef mingled with the sauce and melty cheese, the snap of the onion and the tart crunch of pickle. or maybe it's just that it's tall. either way, you so want one.

Quarter Pounder With Cheese

It's 100% pure beefy cheesiness. it tastes great, and it knows it. two slices of melting cheese, a quarter pound of 100% pure beef and a toasted sesame seed bun. really, what's not to love?

Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese

With two 1/4 pound 100% beef patties and two slices of american cheese, the dqpc grants all your burger wishes, times two.

Hamburger

Always delicious. juicy 100% beef patty, tangy pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard all on a toasted bun.

Cheeseburger

A slice of melty american cheese on a juicy 100% beef patty, zippy pickles and onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun.

Double Cheeseburger

We make it like we always have: two slices of golden american cheese with two 100% all-beef patties, pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun.McdoubleTake two. a slice of melty american cheese between two 100% beef patties, topped with pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun.

Filet-o-fish

Dive right in. don't hesitate, cuz it's made with light, flaky filet of white fish from the deep, cold waters of the pacific ocean and the bering, baltic and north seas. topped with tangy tartar sauce in a lightly steamed bun. down you go!

Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich

All-white meat crispy chicken and zingy pickles on a buttery steamed bun.

Big N' Tasty

With a 1/4 pound\* 100% beef patty, juicy tomato, premium leaf lettuce, pickles, slivered onions, ketchup and mayonnaise dressing on a toasted sesame seed bun, we could have called it the ginormous burger. (but we didn't.)

Big N' Tasty With CheeseWith a 1/4 pound\*

100% beef patty, slice of american cheese, juicy tomato, premium leaf lettuce, pickles, slivered onions, ketchup and mayonnaise dressing on a toasted sesame seed bun, we could have called it the ginormous burger. (but we didn't.)

Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich

White meat crispy chicken breast filet so tender and juicy, we can't keep it a secret. served on a bakery-style bun with leafy green lettuce, a slice of tomato and mayonnaise dressing.

Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich

White meat grilled chicken breast filet so tender and juicy, we can't keep it a secret. served on a bakery-style bun with leafy green lettuce, a slice of tomato and mayonnaise dressing.

Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

White meat grilled chicken breast filet and hickory smoked bacon make for the most delicious of encounters. the bakery-style bun and swiss cheese help, too.

Premium Crispy Chicken Ranch Blt Sandwich

Juicy white meat crispy chicken breast filet? check. hickory smoked bacon? check. creamy ranch sauce? check, and check out the bakery-style bun.

Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch Blt Sandwich

Juicy white meat grilled chicken breast filet? check. hickory smoked bacon? check. creamy ranch sauce? check, and check out the bakery-style bun.

Mcchicken

You'll be dazzled by the golden, crispy chicken housed on a perfectly toasted bun.

Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich

White meat grilled chicken breast filet so tender and juicy, we can't keep it a secret. served on a bakery-style bun with leafy green lettuce, a slice of tomato and mayonnaise dressing.

Angus Bacon & Cheese Snack Wrap

100% savory angus beef, sensational bacon slices, melty american cheese, tangy crinkle cut pickles and snappy red onions in a soft flour tortilla.

Angus Deluxe Snack Wrap

100% savory angus beef, fresh, ripe tomato slices, melty american cheese, crinkle cut pickles, crisp lettuce and snappy red onions wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Angus Mushroom & Swiss Snack Wrap

100% savory angus beef, tantalizingly tasty sliced mushrooms, and melty swiss cheese in a soft flour tortilla.

Chipotle Bbq Snack Wrap (grilled)

100% angus beef smothered in sensationally sweet 'n smoky chipotle bbq sauce, crisp red onions, sliced pickles and american cheese, wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla.

Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (crispy)

A crispy chicken selects premium breast strip shines bright with the sweet, zippy glow of honey mustard.Chipotle Bbq Snack Wrap (grilled)Plump and juicy grilled chicken, bathed in the deep heat of chipotle bbq sauce, held in the tight embrace of a flour tortilla. wait, are you blushing?Ranch Snack Wrap (crispy)There's no messing around here, at the intersection of crispy chicken and creamy, tangy ranch sauce. on second thought, grab a napkin.Ranch Snack Wrap (grilled)Feast on this: juicy grilled chicken breast strip plus creamy, tangy ranch sauce wrapped in a tortilla.Mac Snack WrapOh, yes, we did! it's all you love about the big mac sandwich, wrapped and ready for snacking.McribJoin the club. the club who loves the flavorful pork and tangy barbeque sauce of our favorite sandwich. we're a discriminating group who don't mind getting sticky.Chicken From Our Ever-popular Chicken Mcnuggets To Our Fabulously Fresh Salads, Chicken From Mcdonalds Is A Delicious Choice. Chicken McnuggetsTender, juicy chicken mcnuggets made with white meat, wrapped up in a crisp tempura batter. made for sharing, or, if you want 'em all to yourself, then that's our little secret.Chicken McbitesJuicy bites made with chicken breast meat, in three deliciously poppable sizes.Chicken Selects Premium Breast StripsCrispy strips of all white chicken breast, premium dipping sauces...this is luxury lunching. because you won't touch anything but the best.Premium Crispy Chicken Classic SandwichWhite meat crispy chicken breast filet so tender and juicy, we can't keep it a secret. served on a bakery-style bun with leafy green lettuce, a slice of tomato and mayonnaise dressing.Premium Grilled Chicken Classic SandwichWhite meat grilled chicken breast filet so tender and juicy, we can't keep it a secret. served on a bakery-style bun with leafy green lettuce, a slice of tomato and mayonnaise dressing.Premium Crispy Chicken Club SandwichWhite meat crispy chicken breast filet and hickory smoked bacon make for the most delicious of encounters. the bakery-style bun and swiss cheese help, too.Premium Grilled Chicken Club SandwichWhite meat grilled chicken breast filet and hickory smoked bacon make for the most delicious of encounters. the bakery-style bun and swiss cheese help, too.Premium Crispy Chicken Ranch Blt SandwichJuicy white meat crispy chicken breast filet? check. hickory smoked bacon? check. creamy ranch sauce? check, and check out the bakery-style bun.Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch Blt SandwichJuicy white meat grilled chicken breast filet? check. hickory smoked bacon? check. creamy ranch sauce? check, and check out the bakery-style bun.Chipotle Bbq Snack Wrap (crispy)A crispy chicken selects premium breast strip bathed in scandalously sassy chipotle bbq sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla.Chipotle Bbq Snack Wrap (grilled)Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (crispy)A crispy chicken selects premium breast strip shines bright with the sweet, zippy glow of honey mustard.Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (grilled)A crispy chicken selects premium breast strip shines bright with the sweet, zippy glow of honey mustard.Ranch Snack Wrap (crispy)A crispy chicken selects premium breast strip shines bright with the sweet, zippy glow of honey mustard.Ranch Snack Wrap (grilled)Feast on this: juicy grilled chicken breast strip plus creamy, tangy ranch sauce wrapped in a tortilla.McchickenYou'll be dazzled by the golden, crispy chicken housed on a perfectly toasted bun.Southern Style Crispy Chicken SandwichAll-white meat crispy chicken and zingy pickles on a buttery steamed bun.Premium Bacon Ranch Salad With Crispy ChickenFresh mixed greens tossed with sumptuous grape tomatoes, shaved carrots, jack and cheddar cheeses, hickory-smoked bacon and all-white meat chicken.Premium Bacon Ranch Salad With Grilled ChickenWe know you showed up for the bacon. but you'll stay for the fresh mixed greens, grilled chicken and creamy ranch dressing.Premium Caesar Salad With Crispy ChickenCrispy all-white meat chicken, deliciously fresh greens, zingy parmesan cheese and creamy ranch dressing.Premium Caesar Salad With Grilled ChickenPremium Southwest Salad With Crispy ChickenIs it the juicy, freshly grilled all-white meat chicken? perhaps the zing of parmesan cheese? could it be the deliciously fresh greens? better order one and find out.Premium Southwest Salad With Grilled ChickenOur hottest salad yet: fresh-grilled chicken, fresh mixed greens, oven-roasted tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, savory black beans, poblano peppers, shredded cheddar and jack cheeses, chili lime tortilla strips and a fresh-sliced lime wedge on the side.Snacks & Sides Whether You Need A Little Pick-me-up To Get You Through The Afternoon Or A Companion For Your Favorite Sandwich, Weve Got You Covered. World Famous FriesGolden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. made with quality potatoes and cooked in our canola oil blend for zero grams of trans fat per serving. now that's an epic bite.Side SaladPremium mixed greens tossed with succulent grape tomatoes and shaved carrots.Apple DippersOnly select varieties of apples meet our high standards for crisp and juicy goodness.Angus Chipotle Bbq Bacon Snack Wrap100% angus beef smothered in sensationally sweet 'n smoky chipotle bbq sauce, crisp red onions, sliced pickles and american cheese, wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla.Angus Bacon & Cheese Snack Wrap100% savory angus beef, sensational bacon slices, melty american cheese, tangy crinkle cut pickles and snappy red onions in a soft flour tortilla.Fruit & WalnutsGo wild with wedges of crisp apples, juicy red grapes, candied walnuts and our low-fat vanilla yogurt.Angus Deluxe Snack Wrap100% savory angus beef, fresh, ripe tomato slices, melty american cheese, crinkle cut pickles, crisp lettuce and snappy red onions wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.Angus Mushroom & Swiss Snack Wrap100% savory angus beef, tantalizingly tasty sliced mushrooms, and melty swiss cheese in a soft flour tortilla.Chipotle Bbq Snack Wrap (crispy)A crispy chicken selects premium breast strip bathed in scandalously sassy chipotle bbq sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla.Chipotle Bbq Snack Wrap (grilled)Plump and juicy grilled chicken, bathed in the deep heat of chipotle bbq sauce, held in the tight embrace of a flour tortilla. wait, are you blushing?Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (crispy)Http: //www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product nutrition.snackssides.310.honey-mustard-snack-wrap-grilled.htmlHoney Mustard Snack Wrap (grilled)Feast on this: juicy grilled chicken breast strip plus creamy, tangy ranch sauce wrapped in a tortilla.Ranch Snack Wrap (crispy)There's no messing around here, at the intersection of crispy chicken and creamy, tangy ranch sauce. on second thought, grab a napkin.Ranch Snack Wrap (grilled)Feast on this: juicy grilled chicken breast strip plus creamy, tangy ranch sauce wrapped in a tortilla.Mac Snack WrapJuicy bites made with chicken breast meat, in three deliciously poppable sizes.Fruit 'N Yogurt ParfaitThe wholesome combination: our creamy low-fat vanilla yogurt layered with plump blueberries and sweet strawberries, all topped with crunchy granola.Desserts & Shakes. Drop By For A Scrumptious Pick-me-up Caramel Apple ParfaitYummy goodness: creamy low-fat vanilla yogurt topped with diced apples and drizzled with caramel.Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream ConeVanilla reduced fat ice cream coneKiddie ConeCreamy reduced fat vanilla ice cream, in a crispy cone that's just right for little fingers.Caramel Apple SundaeIndulge in delicious reduced fat soft serve vanilla ice cream topped with apples and warm caramel, served with a side of chopped peanuts.Strawberry SundaeCreamy reduced fat vanilla ice cream, topped with sliced strawberries in a sweet and tart strawberry sauce.Hot Caramel SundaeCool and creamy reduced fat soft serve ice cream meets warm, rich, buttery caramel.Hot Fudge SundaeReduced fat soft serve vanilla ice cream, smothered in chocolatey fudge sauce.Mcflurry With M&m'sReduced fat soft serve vanilla ice cream, with m&m's candies swirled in. it's a moo-tiful partnership.Mcflurry With Oreo CookiesMcflurry With Reese'sOur creamy vanilla reduced fat ice cream teams up with chunks of reeses peanut butter cups. get it while its... cold!Mccafe Chocolate ShakeMccafe Chocolate ShakeOur deliciously creamy reduced fat ice cream, chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.Mccafe Strawberry ShakeCreamy reduced fat ice cream with strawberry flavored deliciousnesstopped off with whipped cream and a cherry.Mccafe Vanilla ShakeThe classic vanilla shake, made with our creamy reduced fat ice creamtopped off with whipped cream and a cherry.Mccafe Shamrock ShakeSmooth and creamy mint flavored shake topped with whipped cream and a cherry. but only for a limited time.Baked Apple PieIt's the tradition you love to uphold, with delicious apples lightly spiced with cinnamon, baked in flaky pastry.Cinnamon MeltsCuddle up to our warm, mouth-watering cinnamon-spiced centers, topped with rich cream-cheese icing. it's the best part of a cinnamon roll.Soft Baked Chocolate Chip CookieGet that traditional taste with our classic cookie, loaded with real chocolate chips.Soft Baked Oatmeal Raisin CookieYou'll want to hug this hearty cookie packed with raisins.Soft Baked Sugar CookieThe all-time favorite, yummy vanilla-flavored cookie.