Frequently Asked Questions
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- Does McDonald's add flavoring to its beef?
The only thing we add to our beef is a shake of salt and pepper. Our beef patties are made from 100% real beef and nothing else. For more information, please visit McDonald's USA's Food Quality site.
- What's in a Chicken McNugget
Chicken McNuggets are made with all white meat chicken breast and come from the same companies that sell the chicken you buy in a grocery store for your own family, such as Tyson Foods. For a look inside a McDonald's chicken supplier, visit McDonald's USA's Moms' Quality Correspondents site.
- Does McDonald's Offer Scholarships for Students?
Local Chapters of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), with support from RMHC Global, McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's restaurants, offer scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. These scholarships are part of the RMHC and McDonald’s ongoing commitment to education. For more information and a list of local RMHC chapters participating in the scholarship program, please see the RMHC web site.
- Where Can I Apply For a Job?
For information about employment opportunities at McDonald’s corporate offices or in our restaurants, please visit the Careers section of our site.
- If McDonald's meat quality is so high, why is it so cheap?
The answer is that at McDonald's, because we serve so many people each day, we are able to buy in bulk and then pass along the value to you. This enables us to offer our customers the best prices on the freshest, highest quality products.
- How's McDonald's doing considering the current economic situation?
McDonald's is doing very well. Our system is benefitting from record increases in sales and profits. View our most recent sales results.
- Who invented the Big Mac?
The Big Mac, developed by Owner/Operator Jim Delligatti of Pittsburgh, was added to the national menu in 1968. Learn more about this pop culture icon at the Big Mac Museum in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
- How many pounds of your World Famous Fries do you serve each day?
We serve approximately 9 million pounds of fries a day.
- What size are Ronald McDonald's shoes?
29 EEE (or, extra long x extra wide x extra red)
- How many restaurants does McDonald’s have?
We have more than 31,000 restaurants around the world in 118 countries.
- What does McDonald's do with their old oil?
Our used cooking oil is recycled for products ranging from animal feeds, soap, and bio-diesel fuel depending on the market.
- Does your menu around the world reflect what local customers like to eat?
Yes, often we also cater to local tastes with products like the Barbacoa Tejana in Latin America, M Burger in Europe and Ebi-Filet-O in Asia.
- Does McDonald's use real cheese on its hamburgers?
McDonald's uses a variety of real cheeses including Swiss, Cheddar/Jack, Parmesan and American from many of the same brands that you use for your family ... like Kraft.
- Isn’t it healthier for me to make lunch for my kids rather than buy it at McDonald’s?
Actually, a 4-piece Chicken McNuggets with Apple Dippers and milk contains fewer calories and fat than a homemade grilled cheese sandwich, cup of tomato soup and glass of lemonade.
- Why does McDonald’s use frozen meat?
We start with fresh ground beef, then freeze the patties to "lock in" the quality and flavor. This ensures a great tasting hamburger every time!
- What is Grimace?
Grimace was conceived as a character representing McDonald's milkshakes. In fact, when he debuted in McDonaldland he was a menacing milkshake thief with four arms. In 1974, Grimace got a makeover to the generous and affectionate "big, fuzzy, purple fellow" who served as Ronald McDonald's right-hand man.
- How many seeds are on top of a sesame-seed bun?
Roughly 380 give or take a few seeds.