About Us

The McDonald’s story starts with one man.

Back in 1954, a man named Ray Kroc discovered a small burger restaurant in California and wrote the first page of McDonald’s history. From humble beginnings as a small restaurant, we're proud to have become one of the world's leading restaurant chains with more than 36,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.

Meet the 1 in 8

Where you start stays with you.

Leadership Team

We wouldn’t be here today without our leaders.

Values in Action

Follow the steps we take to be a good community leader.

Investor Relations

Find out what drives our business and see our reports.

News & Notifications

Get the latest McDonald’s facts and news.

Franchise Info

Learn about McDonald’s Owner/Operator opportunities.

McDonald’s U.S. Economic Impact

Learn more about the positive economic impact McDonald’s U.S. franchisees have in their local communities.

Recalls & Alerts

Find urgent consumer alerts and information on recalls here.

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