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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
