As per data by scrapehero.com, there are 13,345 Mcdonald's stores in the United States as of November 2022. The state with the most McDonald's outlets in the US is California with 1,186 stores.
The history of the world's largest fast food restaurant chain began in 1940 after Richard and Maurice McDonald invented the idea of selling fast (delicious) food to every citizen. They opened the restaurant at 1398 North E Street at West 14th Street in San Bernardino, California on May 15, 1940. At the start, they just sold hamburgers, fries, and shakes, which turned out to be a huge success.
Later in 1953, they began turning the business into a franchise with the Golden Arches logo being used for the first time in Phoenix, Arizona. Their fast food idea caught the attention of Ray Kroc who joined them as a franchise agent in 1955 and later on purchased the chain from the McDonald's brothers by driving them out of the industry.
Ray bought the company McDonald's in 1961 from the McDonald's brothers and was the CEO from 1967 to 1973. He is known to be the founder of the McDonald's corporation after he made the company successful and famous throughout the world.
How many countries and customers does McDonald's serve every day?
As mentioned and known by everyone, McDonald's has one of the largest and leading fast-food restaurant chains in the whole world. Each day they serve around 69 million customers in 119+ countries every day in more than 40,000 restaurants.
McDonald's marketing strategy has always been lauded. After thoroughly studying each country, their needs, culture, and other aspects, McDonald's curates a menu based on the taste buds of the citizens of that country. For example, in India, one won't find beef in the menu due to the religious beliefs the country has. Whereas in the USA one would find beef, bacon, and a variety of non-veg options in accordance to the people and their liking.
What are the best-selling McDonald's menu items?
To begin with, the golden crispy french fries of McDonald's are one of the best-selling items on McD's menu options. Because of its fame, the name of the French fries itself is 'world famous fries'. The next best-selling item from the menu is the McGriddles breakfast sandwich. The combination of egg, cheese, and bacon has won many hearts in the US and is termed the best item in the breakfast menu at McDonald's. Though the whole breakfast menu is everyone's favorite, the McGriddles sandwich tops the chart.
Coming to the famous burgers, the cheeseburgers and the Big Mac has a fan following of their own. People enjoy devouring the juicy beef patty stuffed with cheese, pickle, and Mayo between a sesame seed bun. The next is the chicken nuggets. They were introduced in the 1980s and have been bestsellers ever since. The dips options that come with the nuggets are also game-changers. Lastly, the happy meal option in the menu is the unique selling point of McDonald's. Children absolutely adore the meal boxes that contain a surprise toy.
What time does McDonald's open?
Usually, McDonald's restaurants open around 5:00 a.m. and begin their day with their breakfast menu. By around 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. they stop selling the breakfast options and begin with their lunch menu option.
The outlet remains open till 11:30 - midnight; however, in case the outlet mentions that they are open 24/7, then they will serve all night.
FAQs
Q. How old is McDonald's?
A. McDonald's was first founded by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1940. The world's largest fast food-selling brand is 82 years old as of 2022.
Q. Who founded McDonald's?
A. Richard and Maurice McDonald founded McDonald's.
Q. When did Ray Kroc buy McDonald's?
A. Ray Kroc began working for the McDonald brothers as a franchise agent and later in 1961 purchased the company from the brothers.
Q. Does North Korea have McDonald's?
A. No, North Korea has no McDonald's as the company is banned there.
