McDonald's Corp company profile
- CEO
- Christopher J. Kempczinski
- Employees
- 150,000
- Headquarters
- 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607, US
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- IPO date
- 21 Apr 1965
- Stock exchange
- NYSE
- ISIN
- US5801351017
Website:mcdonalds.com
About the company
McDonald's Corporation operates and licenses its renowned fast-food chain worldwide, with a significant presence in both the United States and international markets. Their comprehensive menu offers classic items like hamburgers and cheeseburgers, a variety of chicken options including sandwiches and nuggets, alongside lighter choices such as wraps, french fries, and salads. For breakfast, patrons can select from offerings like biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hotcakes. Additionally, the company provides oatmeal, an assortment of desserts including milkshakes, sundaes, and soft-serve ice cream, plus a selection of baked goods. A wide array of soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages completes their offering. By December 31, 2021, the corporation's global network encompassed 40,031 establishments. McDonald's Corporation, founded in 1940, has its main corporate office located in Chicago, Illinois.
Employees
McDonald's Corp had about 150,000 employees at the end of fiscal year 2025 (31 December 2025), by its annual report. That is 0.0% more than a year before.
Employees at each fiscal year end, as the company reports them in its annual report (10-K); revenue and net income per employee are the fiscal year's over that count.
Who owns McDonald's Corp
Institutions such as funds, banks and insurers held 75.1% of McDonald's Corp's shares on 30 June 2026, 3,588 of them reporting holdings to the SEC; the rest is held by individual investors and other shareholders.
Common questions about McDonald's Corp
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