Company Profile
McDonald's Corporation
Company Overview
Here at McDonald’s, our purpose is to feed and foster communities.
When we say, “billions served,” we’re not just talking about burgers. We’re talking about serving our communities, customers, crew, farmers, franchisees and suppliers. Because we know there’s a difference between being in a community and being part of one.
City lines, county lines, even state lines. These things don’t create communities. People do. We’re consistently inspired by the way people come together in ways big and small to support their communities. But they can’t afford to go it alone – they need support now more than ever.
In response, we’re prioritizing our role and commitments in the tens of thousands of communities we operate in. We’re also speaking up about our impact on the communities we have been serving for more than 65 years, and how we plan to feed and foster the future of those communities over the next 65 years.
How can McDonald’s make the biggest difference? As we look to the future, we believe we can have an even greater impact by focusing on four areas that matter to our communities:
Food Quality & Sourcing: We are helping create a future of quality, secure and more sustainable food. Because how our food is produced and where it comes from matters to our customers, communities and the environment.
Our Planet: We are driving climate action and accelerating circular solutions to keep waste out of nature, because we’re committed to protecting our planet for communities today, and in the future.
Community Connection: We are supporting connection, families and communities in times of need, because being part of the community means uplifting people every day, especially when they need it most.
Jobs, Inclusion, & Empowerment: We are serving up bright futures by providing opportunity for education and skills development in the communities we serve and accelerating equity and inclusion across our business.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
Company History
In 1917, 15-year-old Ray Kroc lied about his age to join the Red Cross as an ambulance driver, but the war ended before he completed his training. He then worked as a piano player, a paper cup salesman and a Multimixer salesman. In 1954, he visited a restaurant in San Bernardino, California that had purchased several Multimixers. There he found a small but successful restaurant run by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald, and was stunned by the effectiveness of their operation. The McDonald’s brothers produced a limited menu, concentrating on just a few items – burgers, fries and beverages – which allowed them to focus on quality and quick service.
They were looking for a new franchising agent and Kroc saw an opportunity. In 1955, he founded McDonald’s System, Inc., a predecessor of the McDonald’s Corporation, and six years later bought the exclusive rights to the McDonald’s name and operating system. By 1958, McDonald’s had sold its 100 millionth hamburger.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
When you work at McDonald’s you will know you are being a good neighbor through the support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). RMHC is a charitable organization that cares for families with sick children around the world. It’s people like you — McDonald's customers and employees that have been making a difference for RMHC since 1974.
Benefits
McDonald's offers plans and programs to help you take care of your health and provide peace of mind for things like health benefits, disability income programs, and life and accident insurance.