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Amazing Stories
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Share the excitement with McDonald's
Whether you call it football, or soccer, or futbol, there are few events in the world that ignite people's passion like the FIFA World Cup, the most-watched sporting event in the world.
As an Official Sponsor and the Official Restaurant of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM), McDonald's is geared up to help fans celebrate the thrill of this premier sporting event this June 11 through July 11 in South Africa. read the full story  |
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Global Happy Meals support balanced choices
A couple of powerful partners are teaming up to encourage kids around the world to make balanced eating choices - Shrek and McDonald's. McDonald's Happy Meal promotion for DreamWorks' popular movie property "Shrek Forever After" uses the friendly green ogre and his friends from the movie to encourage kids to try Happy Meal choice items, like milk and Apple Dippers. read the full story |
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McGourmet dinners showcase McDonald's quality ingredients
When it comes to McDonald's food, our world-famous hamburgers, fries, and other menu favorites probably come to mind. But what about Parmesan cheese mousse? By highlighting the quality of our ingredients through an unexpected presentation, McDonald's Latin America is out to show that our beef, potatoes - and, yes, Parmesan cheese - are no different than those used in home kitchens as well as other restaurants (including five-star ones!).
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McDonald's crew in Japan train with Nintendo DS
In most jobs, playing your Nintendo DS while you're on the clock would get you in trouble. But for McDonald's crew members in Japan, gaming on the job is encouraged - even required. read the full story |
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Celebrating the legacy of McDonald's #1 Store
55 years ago this month, legendary innovator and McDonald's Corporation founder Ray Kroc did more than open his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois: the 52-year-old entrepreneur started a revolution that continues to this day. read the full story |
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McDonald's menu items around the world
Quiche, red bean pie, cabbage soup ... not exactly what you'd expect from a quick-service restaurant company, right? But those are actual menu items at McDonald's restaurants around the world: You can order up a Quiche de Queijo (cheese quiche) in Brazil, Red Bean Pie in Hong Kong (where red beans are commonly used in desserts), and traditional Caldo Verde soup (made with cabbage, kale, onion, potato and chorizo) in Portugal. read the full story |
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McDonald's combines quality and history with Chicken McNuggets
What do you get when you combine the McDonald's name and chicken? You may be surprised to learn there's even more to that equation than the name "Chicken McNuggets." There's an exciting and unique history that surrounds Chicken McNuggets: one that paints a picture of quality and innovation. And here at McDonald's, nothing could be more important. read the full story |
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The real story behind the minty green treat
Since first launching in the U.S. in 1970, the Shamrock Shake has built an almost cult-like following who eagerly await its yearly return to the menu at select McDonald's restaurants for those magical few weeks leading up to the St. Patrick's Day holiday. But the beloved minty green treat has another legacy that even its most loyal fans may not know. read the full story |
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McDonald's continues a proud tradition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Finding themselves more than 4,000 miles from home, what did the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team miss the most? McDonald's!
It all started when McDonald's got word that the American athletes were craving our food. Since we didn't have restaurants in France yet, McDonald's airlifted enough hamburger patties, buns, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to Grenoble to feed the entire U.S. Olympic Team, beginning our 40-plus years of Olympic Games support. read the full story |
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McDonald's Russia celebrates 20 years
When a man named George Cohon first conceived of selling McDonald's hamburgers in Russia in 1976, it seemed like an impossible dream. With the Cold War dragging on, relations between the U.S. and Russia were strained, to say the least. What's more, McDonald's quick-service model was a completely new concept in the Soviet Union, where kiosks and small cafés were the way of life. read the full story |
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Meet Cindy Goody, McDonald's Nutritionist
For McDonald's nutritionist Cindy Goody, it's all about easier eating made right. As the U.S. Director of Nutrition, Goody oversees the direction of U.S. nutrition strategy and works with her team to collect and analyze information on nutrition, ingredients and allergens, and then share that information with customers in a variety of ways. read the full story |
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McDonald's U.K. redefines the "McJob"
The Oxford English Dictionary defines the term "McJob" as "an unstimulating, low-paid job with few prospects, especially one created by the expansion of the service sector."
You'd be pretty insulted if someone talked about your job that way, wouldn?t you? Well, so were we! read the full story |
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U.K. crew members can learn as they earn
Reading, writing and Big Macs?
That's right: McDonald's restaurant employees in the U.K. can now learn as they earn. By completing on-the-job training, online courses in English and math, and special projects that put their skills into practice, employees have the opportunity to gain a certificate in hospitality that's nationally recognized in the U.K. read the full story |
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McDonald's helps employees follow their dreams
Lucky Zofo's shift at a McDonald's McCafé in Springs, South Africa began like any other. Then suddenly he got exciting news from his owner/operator and restaurant manager: his dream to be a professional singer had just taken a huge step forward. He was named a semi-finalist in the Voice of McDonald's singing contest. read the full story |
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Meet Michael Bullington, McDonald's Archivist
Recording and preserving more than 53 years of history for one of the world's most recognized brands is a big job. Luckily, Michael Bullington, McDonald's official certified archivist, is always up for the challenge. read the full story |
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The Big Mac® sandwich proves it's much more than the sum of its ingredients
Commemorating courageous leaders, innovators, hall of famers, and Nobel laureates is part of the American experience. But celebrating a hamburger? Now that's a statement. read the full story |
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Meet Karen King, President of McDonald's USA, East Division
It's been over 30 years now, and Karen King has never once dreamed of saying no to an opportunity at McDonald's - her impressive career says it all. From her first ever position with the Golden Arches (as a crew member) to her current position, managing a $10 billion business, Karen is proud of her accomplishments, and so are we. read the full story |
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Exploring the McDonald's Beverage Experience
It's hard to imagine a world without coffee houses. Societies of all kinds have for centuries used drink as a focal point for social interaction. Surprised? McDonald's sure isn't. read the full story |
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New Packaging Initiatives that Connect with the World
Here at McDonald's, packaging is more than paper--it's a unique opportunity to make meaningful connections with over 56 million people worldwide every day. Extending story and quality through one of our most visible mediums, we're moving forward in the things that matter to you, our customer. read the full story |
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A Legacy of Innovation from Within
It was 1970. Legendary McDonald's franchisee Jim Delligatti, still fresh from his historic success in developing the Big Mac sandwich, began experimenting with simple breakfast items, looking for a way to bring more business to his restaurant during the morning hours. read the full story |
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Meet Some of McDonald's Promising Crew Members
At McDonald's, success occurs at all levels. Take Thitthita, for example. She has only been in the United States for three years and has already been with McDonald's for two of them! read the full story |
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Protecting our Fish Supply
Beginning in 2001, McDonald?s began looking more closely at the fisheries from which our suppliers obtained their whitefish. We learned that some were experiencing severe decreases in the number of fish being caught, leading us to question whether these fisheries would be able to maintain their supplies at the necessary level for the long term. read the full story |
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Meet "Chef Dan" Coudreaut, McDonald's Director of Culinary Innovation
"Chef Dan" - as he is known to millions - has been the Director of Culinary Innovation at McDonald's corporate headquarters for over four years. His background and training is in fine dining, and he gets huge job satisfaction being a part of the McDonald's operation. read the full story |
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