McDonald's

McDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast food chain, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and, in 1961, bought out the McDonald brothers. Previously headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, it moved to nearby Chicago in June 2018. McDonald's is also a real estate company through its ownership of around 70% of restaurant buildings and 45% of the underlying land.
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Some of the key events about McDonald's

  • 1955
    The first McDonald's franchise restaurant opened in Des Plaines, Illinois
  • 1961
    Hamburger University was established to train employees in restaurant operations
  • 1967
    The first McDonald's restaurant outside the United States opened in Canada
  • 1974
    The first Ronald McDonald House opened to provide accommodation for families with hospitalized children
  • 1975
    The drive-thru window was introduced, revolutionizing fast-food service
  • 1977
    The company was sued for trademark infringement over the use of the name "Ronald McDonald"
  • 1983
    Chicken McNuggets were added to the menu, becoming an instant success
  • 1986
    A scandal erupted over the use of beef fat in McDonald's french fries despite claims they were vegetarian-friendly
  • 1990
    The first McDonald's in Moscow opened, symbolizing the end of the Cold War
  • 1990
    The company faced criticism for its environmental impact, particularly its use of polystyrene packaging
  • 1994
    The company launched its first global environmental policy
  • 1994
    A lawsuit was filed against McDonald's for serving coffee that was allegedly too hot, resulting in severe burns
  • 2001
    The company was implicated in a scheme to rig McDonald's promotional games, defrauding customers of millions in prize money
  • 2002
    McDonald's published its first Social Responsibility Report
  • 2002
    McDonald's settled a class-action lawsuit for misleading vegetarians about the use of beef flavoring in its french fries
  • 2006
    The company faced backlash for its role in contributing to the global obesity epidemic
  • 2012
    McDonald's was criticized for its low wages and labor practices, leading to widespread employee strikes
  • 2014
    The company was accused of tax avoidance in Europe, sparking investigations by the European Commission
  • 2015
    The company announced a commitment to source 100% cage-free eggs in the U.S. and Canada
  • 2018
    McDonald's faced multiple sexual harassment complaints from employees across the United States

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