McDonald’s Corporation Overview
McDonald’s Corporation is one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, operating and franchising restaurants in the U.S. and across the globe. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, McDonald’s serves a wide variety of menu items, including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, wraps, fries, salads, bakery items, desserts, soft drinks, coffee, and shakes. Its popular breakfast menu features biscuit and bagel sandwiches, burritos, hotcakes, and more.
As of December 31, 2021, McDonald’s had 40,031 restaurants worldwide, making it a global leader in the quick-service restaurant industry.