McDonald's soft drink

The image features an iconic McDonald's paper cup, recognizable by its modern design characterized by orange and white flowing 'wave' patterns and the prominent golden arches logo. While the cup itself is a delivery vessel, it is synonymous with the brand's expansive beverage lineup, ranging from carbonated soft drinks like Coca-Cola to their signature Hi-C Orange Lavaburst.

McDonald's serves millions of these beverages daily across the globe. To support this massive scale, the company utilizes a diverse network of regional manufacturers for its packaging. In the United States, major suppliers like Pactiv Evergreen and Huhtamaki produce the paper and plastic components. The company has increasingly focused on sustainability, transitioning toward 100% renewable, recycled, or certified fiber-sourced guest packaging by 2025.

Originally founded by Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California, in 1940, the brand was transformed into a global powerhouse by Ray Kroc, who joined in 1955 and eventually purchased the company. Today, McDonald's Corporation is a publicly traded entity headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It operates as the world's leading global foodservice retailer, managing a mix of company-owned and franchised restaurants in over 100 countries.