Where is McDonald's from?

McDonald's comes from the United States. It was founded in San Bernardino, California, the United States in 1940.^[1] It is owned by McDonald's Corporation, headquartered in the United States.^[1]

Origin

United States

Founded 1940 in San Bernardino, California

Owner today

United States

McDonald's Corporation

Key facts

Country of origin: United States^[1]
Founded: 1940, San Bernardino, California^[1]
Founders: Richard McDonald and Maurice McDonald
Current owner: McDonald's Corporation^[1]
Owner headquarters: Chicago, United States
Ownership: Owned
Type: Brand — fast-food chain
Category: Retail & Restaurants

Origin is not where products are made. McDonald's’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.