McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)

2111 McDonalds Dr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (Map)
Phone: 630-623-3000
Fax: 630-623-5004
Toll Free: 800-244-6227
http://www.mcdonalds.com

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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.

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Key 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%
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Key people and executives for McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)

Honorary Chairman Fred L. Turner
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Vice Chairman and CEO James A. (Jim) Skinner
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President, COO, and Director Ralph Alvarez
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  • #107 in FORTUNE 500
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  • #53 in FT Global 500
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