McDonald's Beverage

This image shows a disposable cup from McDonald's, featuring a kiosk order number ticket dated February 2026. The beverage itself is technically 'manufactured' at the point of sale by mixing syrup concentrates with filtered water and carbonation at the local restaurant level.

McDonald's was originally founded in San Bernardino, California, by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1940, but it was Ray Kroc who transformed it into a global franchise operation after joining the company in 1954 and eventually purchasing the chain. The brand is a staple of American fast-food culture and remains headquartered in the United States.

Today, McDonald's Corporation is a publicly traded company and one of the world's largest restaurant chains. While the corporate entity is based in Chicago, the ingredients for its beverages, such as syrups and packaging, are sourced from various local and international suppliers depending on the region's supply chain requirements.