McDonald’s
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald's & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide. We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Ch
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Employees
- 150,000
- Industries
- Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
- Status
- Private
- Website
- corporate.mcdonalds.com
- Company page
Recent activity at McDonald’s
- : McDonald's Appoints Morgan Flatley as Chief Marketing Officer
- : McDonald's Appoints Saumya Mittal as Chief People Officer for Asia
- : McDonald’s facing lawsuit over racially discriminatory scholarship program for Hispanic and Latino students
- : McDonald’s USA, Syngenta, and Lopez Foods Partner to Improve Beef Production Sustainability
- : McDonald’s Corp. promotes Tiffanie Boyd to Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer, succeeding Heidi Capozzi
Leadership
- Morgan Flatley, Chief Marketing Officer
- Saumya Mittal, Chief People Officer
- Tiffanie Boyd, Chief People Officer
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McDonald’s in the news
- McDonald’s and “Top Chef” Season 22 Winner Tristen Epps-Long Invite Fans to Inside the Golden Arches, a First-of-its-Kind Chef’s Table Experience - McDonald’s Corporation (Oct 20, 2026)
- McDonald’s | History, Ray Kroc, & Famous Menu Items - Britannica (Oct 14, 2026)
- McDonald’s Corp. Opens New Modern Global Headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop - McDonald’s Corporation (Sep 17, 2026)
- Our Next Era of Growth & Productivity: Introducing McDonald’s > NEXT - McDonald’s Corporation (Jun 01, 2026)
- Separating Fact from Fiction: AI Does Not Set Prices at McDonald’s - McDonald’s Corporation (Oct 01, 2026)
- McDonald’s Refreshes McCafé Brand Visual Identity - McDonald’s Corporation (May 01, 2026)
- McDonald’s and Netflix Call on Fans to Pick a Side with Two New “KPop Demon Hunters”-Inspired Meals - McDonald’s Corporation (Mar 24, 2026)
- McDonald’s USA Introduces New Under $3 Menu and $4 Breakfast Meal Deal to the McValue Menu - McDonald’s Corporation (Apr 02, 2026)
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About McDonald’s: questions and answers
What does McDonald’s do?
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald's & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide. We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Ch
Where is McDonald’s headquartered?
McDonald’s is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
How many employees does McDonald’s have?
McDonald’s has about 150,000 employees.
What is the latest news on McDonald’s?
On Sep 30, 2026, McDonald's Appoints Morgan Flatley as Chief Marketing Officer
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