How McDonald's turned burgers and fries into a global fast food empire



With over 38,000 locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s (MCD) is a global icon in the fast food sector. In 2023, McDonald’s generated over $25 billion dollars in revenue, up nearly 10% compared to the year before.
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Let’s dive into the firm’s biggest moments with Beyond the Ticker.

1940

The McDonald’s brothers, Dick and Maurice, opened the first McDonald’s restaurant on May 15, 1940, in San Bernardino, California.

1954-1955

Ray Kroc purchased the rights to franchise McDonald’s and opened the first franchised restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois.

1955-1965

Kroc bought the brothers out, then developed its current model of owning the real estate that McDonald’s franchise locations are on.

1965

In April 1965, McDonald’s went public via an initial public offering at $22.50 per share.

1972

McDonald’s hit a milestone – generating $1 billion in sales.

1990

The first McDonald’s restaurant opened in the Soviet Union in Pushkin Square, Moscow, marking a symbolic moment of the Cold War, serving thousands of customers.
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