The Story of the Corporation

The original staff of the McDonald's brothers hamburger restaurant.
Ray Kroc took over a small scale McD's and turned it into the global phenomenon it is today

The first McDonald's, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1955

Japan
South
Africa
Moscow,
Russia
China
India
Romania

1948: Speedee service
1961: Golden Arches
Inspired by the iconic architectural arches flanking each restaurant, Jim Schindler designed the first iteration of the enduring Golden Arches logo
Tubby chef Speedee was designed by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1948 to help communicate their 'Speedee Service System'

The official McDonald's Corporation logo was designed
by Heye & Partner GmbH in 2003

Archy McDonald was used as a mascot in 1962

The original Ronald McDonald
vs.
Ronald McDonald today