McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with more than 37,000 restaurants serving over 100 countries. Every day, millions of customers trust McDonald's to serve quality food with great convenience. From humble beginnings in 1940, the company has grown into an iconic brand that serves as a symbol of American culture worldwide, employing hundreds of thousands of people across corporate and restaurant roles.
The company operates primarily through franchising, with more than 90% of restaurants owned and operated by independent franchisees. McDonald's serves approximately 69 million customers daily across its global network. The company's technology investments have transformed operations, from self-ordering kiosks to mobile ordering and delivery partnerships, representing billions in annual digital sales. McDonald's continues to innovate with new menu items, sustainable packaging initiatives, and community impact programs that feed and foster communities around the world.