Mcdonald's Evolution

Mcdonald's Evolution

This time line represents Mcdonald's Evolution for the years of being created.

  1. 1940-The First Mcdonalds

    2. Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California.

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  2. 1955-Ray Kroc and Franchising

    3. Ray Kroc joined McDonald's and opened the first franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois, forming the McDonald's Corporation.

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  3. 1961-Golden Arches ad Global Expansion

    4. Kroc bought exclusive rights to McDonald’s. The famous Golden Arches became the symbol of the brand.

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  4. 1979-The Happy Meal

    5. The Happy Meal was introduced, targeting children and becoming a global icon of kids' marketing.

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  5. 2003-"I'm Lovin' It"

    6. The slogan "I'm Lovin' It" launched globally and became McDonald’s longest-running marketing campaign.

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  6. 2020s-Digital Ordering and Sustainability

    7. McDonald's adopted mobile ordering, delivery apps, and made commitments to reduce plastic use and emissions.

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