McDonald's fast food menu items

McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California. It was later transformed into a global franchise operation by Ray Kroc, who joined the company in 1954. Today, McDonald's serves millions of customers daily across over 100 countries.

The supply chain for McDonald's is highly decentralized, with the company sourcing ingredients and manufacturing products locally in many of its markets to ensure freshness and support local economies. For example, beef, potatoes, and poultry are typically sourced from approved suppliers within the country of operation or from regional hubs.

The brand is owned and managed by McDonald's Corporation, which is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As a publicly traded entity, it is owned by various institutional and individual shareholders. The company operates through a combination of corporate-owned restaurants and franchised locations, which account for the vast majority of its global presence.