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McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's largest fast food restaurant chain. It was founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald, who pioneered the idea of operating a hamburger business using production line principles.

Chairman / President

Chris Kempczinski

CEO / Managing Director

Chris Kempczinski

CFO / Finance Director

Ian Borden

Industry

Restaurants

Website

aboutmcdonalds.com

Headquarters address

110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Stock Code

NYSE:MCD

Year founded

1975

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About

We're not just a hamburger company serving people; we're a people company serving hamburgers.

C-Suite Member

Randy Lai
CEO HK

Two women eat at a Five Guys fast-food restaurant after the US burger chain opened its first two locations in Beijing, China, in August 2026. Photo: Reuters

Food and Drinks

Why burgers are suddenly everywhere in China

Global giants fight for a bite of China’s burger market as budget-conscious diners and changing eating habits fuel a new fast-food obsession.

17 Aug 2026 - 7:15PM

Get to Know

Meet fried chicken mogul Todd Graves, who spent US$100 million on a World Cup party

13 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM

Hong Kong society

McDonald’s Hong Kong pulls shrimp burgers after Taiwan detects antibiotic residue

13 Aug 2026 - 10:54PM

Hong Kong property

Why McDonald’s assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market

Restaurant chain’s disposal drive shows investors cherry-pick only top-tier assets amid city’s retail property slump, analysts say.

10 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM

A McDonald’s shop on Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

China consumption

Haidilao takes on McDonald’s, KFC with burger brand amid slowing hotpot growth

As burger outlets crowd the domestic market, Haidilao attempts to expand amid declining demand for hotpot.

6 Aug 2026 - 4:01PM

Hong Kong economy

Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation

Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6.

2 Aug 2026 - 10:15PM

South Korea

South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers find stones

McDonald’s Korea said the seasonal menu, created to support local farmers, used about 25 tonnes of corn from Chungju.

2 Aug 2026 - 1:33PM

The corn cheese croquette burger is one of McDonald’s fastest-selling seasonal menu items. Photo: McDonald’s Korea

Banking & finance

Open Questions | Citic Capital CEO on making China a financial powerhouse

Ex-Wall Streeter Zhang Yichen on attracting capital to China, building up its bond market and helping foreign firms better serve Chinese consumers.

17 Jul 2026 - 10:40AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism.

19 Jul 2026 - 6:18PM

China consumption

Five Guys eyes Beijing as US chains hunger for success in China

Unlike earlier attempts that relied on management by overseas headquarters, US firms now favour franchising, analyst says.

12 Jul 2026 - 7:07PM

Five Guys targets quality-focused diners in first-tier cities. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

China consumption

After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy

Now that the chain has Chinese consumers hooked on coffee, it is attempting to become part of local consumer culture, analysts say.

5 Jul 2026 - 9:00AM

A woman checks her phone next to a Starbucks cart in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong society

‘Heart of Kwun Tong’: hundreds say goodbye to old Yue Man Square in Hong Kong

Crowds gathered to witness permanent closure of roads as part of Urban Renewal Authority’s site redevelopment.

28 Jun 2026 - 7:21PM

Hong Kong property

Golden arches as McDonald’s sells another Hong Kong property

The restaurant chain continues to trim its retail portfolio across the city by disposing of a Quarry Bay shop for US$14 million.

9 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM

China’s private sector

China market is the ‘world’s toughest gym’ for global brands: McKinsey

Innovation, speed, and entrepreneurial agility are needed in China; foreign firms must adapt or lose ground, says McKinsey’s Joe Ngai.

8 Jun 2026 - 2:21PM

Joe Ngai, Greater China chairman at McKinsey & Company. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong transport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

24 May 2026 - 5:16PMvideocam

The revamped Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Edmond So

Mainland China

KFC, McDonald’s drive-throughs in China get EV charging, upgraded smart systems

KFC now operates over 7,000 drive-through restaurants nationwide, including kerbside pickups, according to Yum China.

10 May 2026 - 12:30PM

United States

Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz

Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.

4 May 2026 - 9:55PMvideocam

Japan

Burger King in Japan dangles US$250,000 to lure rival franchisees

Meanwhile, Philippine fried chicken chain Jollibee has announced a record operating income and is accelerating its global expansion.

24 Apr 2026 - 2:40PM

Two customers bite Burger King’s Whopper hamburgers after the chain’s first Tokyo store officially opened in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in 2007. Photo: AP

Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | McDonald’s CEO’s burger blunder shows the problem of lacking a common touch

Chris Kempczinski’s timid taste test of McDonald’s new Big Arch sparked a slew of trolling responses from Burger King, Wendy’s and A&W.

12 Mar 2026 - 8:15AM

Trending in China

Foreigners flock to Chinese malatang eateries, believe rich soup is healthy

‘Spicy, numbing, hot’ delicacy becomes go-to dish for birthdays and dates around the globe; aficionados describe it as a ‘personal hotpot’.

7 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM

Hong Kong property

McDonald’s sells Hong Kong shop outside disposal plan for US$11.9 million

Latest sale of Hong Kong restaurant site by the Chicago-based food chain reflects a retail valuation reset as rents stay subdued.

4 Mar 2026 - 3:02PMvideocam

McDonald’s Hong Kong announced that from January 1, the average salary increase for restaurant management groups will be 3 per cent. However, the company is also selling off restaurants across Hong Kong as the retail property sector remains under pressure.
Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong society

Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party.

18 Feb 2026 - 10:13AMvideocam

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday evening. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong society

Go with the floats: how you can enjoy Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

What to expect and how to make the most of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Tuesday.

16 Feb 2026 - 8:03PM

Consumers

How Chinese consumers’ changing demands are keeping KFC’s owner on its toes

Yum China CEO Joey Wat banks on fast-food firm’s flexible store format and cheaper products to attract more Chinese consumers.

10 Feb 2026 - 6:29PM

Food and Drinks

Hollywood Boulevard gets a new star, and it’s a bubble tea giant from China

With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

29 Jan 2026 - 7:18AM

Bubble teas from Mixue. Photo: Instagram

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest another man with knife, 2 days after earlier case at mall

Police subdue man with knife near McDonald’s outlet in Tsuen Wan, two days after shooting dead another attacker who took woman hostage at mall.

17 Jan 2026 - 5:24PM

Hong Kong police have arrested a man wielding a knife near a McDonald’s branch in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Handout

China trade

Opinion | From tea to TikTok: the middleman’s return is reshaping China trade

The old Canton system is re-emerging in a new guise as the likes of TikTok and Starbucks look to middlemen to navigate a divided global economy.

16 Jan 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong property

Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million

Evergreen Capital Partners added the Causeway Bay shop to its portfolio after acquiring two other outlets from the fast-food giant.

9 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM

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McDonald's

Why burgers are suddenly everywhere in China

Global giants fight for a bite of China’s burger market as budget-conscious diners and changing eating habits fuel a new fast-food obsession.

Meet fried chicken mogul Todd Graves, who spent US$100 million on a World Cup party

McDonald’s Hong Kong pulls shrimp burgers after Taiwan detects antibiotic residue

Why McDonald’s assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market

Restaurant chain’s disposal drive shows investors cherry-pick only top-tier assets amid city’s retail property slump, analysts say.

Haidilao takes on McDonald’s, KFC with burger brand amid slowing hotpot growth

As burger outlets crowd the domestic market, Haidilao attempts to expand amid declining demand for hotpot.

Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation

Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6.

South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers find stones

McDonald’s Korea said the seasonal menu, created to support local farmers, used about 25 tonnes of corn from Chungju.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Open Questions | Citic Capital CEO on making China a financial powerhouse

Ex-Wall Streeter Zhang Yichen on attracting capital to China, building up its bond market and helping foreign firms better serve Chinese consumers.

Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism.

Five Guys eyes Beijing as US chains hunger for success in China

Unlike earlier attempts that relied on management by overseas headquarters, US firms now favour franchising, analyst says.

After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy

Now that the chain has Chinese consumers hooked on coffee, it is attempting to become part of local consumer culture, analysts say.

‘Heart of Kwun Tong’: hundreds say goodbye to old Yue Man Square in Hong Kong

Crowds gathered to witness permanent closure of roads as part of Urban Renewal Authority’s site redevelopment.

Golden arches as McDonald’s sells another Hong Kong property

The restaurant chain continues to trim its retail portfolio across the city by disposing of a Quarry Bay shop for US$14 million.

China market is the ‘world’s toughest gym’ for global brands: McKinsey

Innovation, speed, and entrepreneurial agility are needed in China; foreign firms must adapt or lose ground, says McKinsey’s Joe Ngai.

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

KFC, McDonald’s drive-throughs in China get EV charging, upgraded smart systems

KFC now operates over 7,000 drive-through restaurants nationwide, including kerbside pickups, according to Yum China.

Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz

Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.

Burger King in Japan dangles US$250,000 to lure rival franchisees

Meanwhile, Philippine fried chicken chain Jollibee has announced a record operating income and is accelerating its global expansion.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Mouthing Off | McDonald’s CEO’s burger blunder shows the problem of lacking a common touch

Chris Kempczinski’s timid taste test of McDonald’s new Big Arch sparked a slew of trolling responses from Burger King, Wendy’s and A&W.

Foreigners flock to Chinese malatang eateries, believe rich soup is healthy

‘Spicy, numbing, hot’ delicacy becomes go-to dish for birthdays and dates around the globe; aficionados describe it as a ‘personal hotpot’.

McDonald’s sells Hong Kong shop outside disposal plan for US$11.9 million

Latest sale of Hong Kong restaurant site by the Chicago-based food chain reflects a retail valuation reset as rents stay subdued.

Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party.

Go with the floats: how you can enjoy Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

What to expect and how to make the most of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Tuesday.

How Chinese consumers’ changing demands are keeping KFC’s owner on its toes

Yum China CEO Joey Wat banks on fast-food firm’s flexible store format and cheaper products to attract more Chinese consumers.

Hollywood Boulevard gets a new star, and it’s a bubble tea giant from China

With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Hong Kong police arrest another man with knife, 2 days after earlier case at mall

Police subdue man with knife near McDonald’s outlet in Tsuen Wan, two days after shooting dead another attacker who took woman hostage at mall.

Opinion | From tea to TikTok: the middleman’s return is reshaping China trade

The old Canton system is re-emerging in a new guise as the likes of TikTok and Starbucks look to middlemen to navigate a divided global economy.

Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million

Evergreen Capital Partners added the Causeway Bay shop to its portfolio after acquiring two other outlets from the fast-food giant.

Open Questions | Citic Capital CEO on making China a financial powerhouse

Mouthing Off | McDonald’s CEO’s burger blunder shows the problem of lacking a common touch