McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (Map) Phone: 630-623-3000
Fax: 630-623-5004
Toll Free: 800-244-6227
http://www.mcdonalds.com
Overview
Serving billions of hamburgers has put a shine on these arches. McDonald's is the world's #1 fast-food company by sales, with about 32,000 restaurants serving burgers and fries in about 120 countries. (There are nearly 14,000 Golden Arches locations in the US.) The popular chain is well-known for its Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, and Chicken McNuggets. Most of its outlets are free-standing units, but McDonald's also has many units located in airports and retail areas. Each eatery gets its food and packaging from approved suppliers to ensure that a Big Mac purchased in Pittsburgh tastes the same as one bought in Beijing. Nearly 80% of the restaurants are run by franchisees or affiliates.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: MCD) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £16,244.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 3.2% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,978.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 80.1% |
| 2008 Employees | 400,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 2.6% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)
| Honorary Chairman | Fred L. Turner (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
Connect to this executive |
|---|---|
| Vice Chairman and CEO | James A. (Jim) Skinner Connect to this executive |
| President, COO, and Director | Ralph Alvarez Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)
There are 15 competitors for McDonald's; see more.Industry Information from Hoover's UK
First Research Industry Profiles Extensive Industry Intelligence
Hoover's Industries
More Industry InformationSubsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #107 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Industrials
- #53 in FT Global 500

