McDonald's

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McDonald's

McDonald's (pronunciation: /məkˈdɒnəldz/) is a fast food company, founded in the United States in 1940. It is one of the largest and most well-known fast food chains in the world, with over 38,000 locations in more than 100 countries.

Etymology

The name "McDonald's" is derived from the surname of the founders, Richard and Maurice McDonald. The "'s" at the end is a possessive suffix, indicating that the restaurants originally belonged to the McDonald brothers.

Related Terms

  • Fast food: A type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science.
  • Franchise: A system in which entrepreneurs purchase the rights to open and run a business from a larger corporation.
  • Drive-through: A type of service provided by a business that allows customers to purchase products without leaving their cars.
  • Happy Meal: A form of kids' meal sold at McDonald's since June 1979. A small toy is included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a box or paper bag with the McDonald's logo.
  • Big Mac: A hamburger sold by McDonald's. It is one of the company's signature products.

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