MCD

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain, founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California. The company was incorporated in 1955 when Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonald's restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, and has since grown to operate over 40,000 restaurants across more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, McDonald's has evolved from a simple burger stand into a global quick-service restaurant empire, serving approximately 70 million customers daily through its iconic golden arches brand.