13 Mind-Blowing Things You Didn't Know About McDonald's
Original Menu Items
– The first McDonald’s menu only had nine items, including a 15-cent hamburger.
Golden Arches Design
– The iconic golden arches were originally designed as part of the building's structure, not just a logo.
McDonald’s in the Pentagon
– There’s a McDonald’s inside the Pentagon, one of the few fast-food outlets located within the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters.
Largest Toy DistributorMcDonald’s is the world’s largest toy distributor, thanks to Happy Meals.
Big Mac Secret SauceThe recipe for McDonald’s Big Mac Secret Sauce was a closely guarded secret for decades.
Global Reach
– McDonald’s serves over 69 million customers every day across more than 100 countries.
Most Profitable Location
– The most profitable McDonald’s in the world is located in Moscow, Russia.
The Queen Owns a McDonald’s
– The British Queen technically owns a McDonald’s, as it’s located on land she owns near Buckingham Palace.