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The first McDonald's restaurant Dick and Mac McDonald were brothers who opened their first restaurant. It was named McDonald's Bar-B-Q, and it was a drive-in with car hop service
The first McDonald's restaurant Dick and Mac McDonald were brothers who opened their first restaurant. It was named McDonald's Bar-B-Q, and it was a drive-in with car hop service -
A few changes to the restaurant After several years in business, the McDonald brothers decided it was time for a change. They shut down the restaurant for renovations, reopened as simply McDonald's without the Bar-B-Q,
A few changes to the restaurant After several years in business, the McDonald brothers decided it was time for a change. They shut down the restaurant for renovations, reopened as simply McDonald's without the Bar-B-Q, -
A new vision The brothers continued happily for a few years, but their vision evolved into a wish for their restaurant to grow. They met a salesman named Ray Kroc, who would help them grow the business.
A new vision The brothers continued happily for a few years, but their vision evolved into a wish for their restaurant to grow. They met a salesman named Ray Kroc, who would help them grow the business. -
The first new location opens After only a few months Ray Kroc opened the first new location for the McDonald brothers. It featured the now-famous golden arches.
The first new location opens After only a few months Ray Kroc opened the first new location for the McDonald brothers. It featured the now-famous golden arches. -
Public stock trading At the mark of their 10 year anniversary, McDonald's opened their stock to the public. They offered shares for $22.50.
Public stock trading At the mark of their 10 year anniversary, McDonald's opened their stock to the public. They offered shares for $22.50. -
The first international store After the popularity in America, McDonald's opened its first international stores. Stores were opened in Canada and Puerto Rico.
The first international store After the popularity in America, McDonald's opened its first international stores. Stores were opened in Canada and Puerto Rico. -
The Ronald McDonald House charity opens . McDonald's stepped in and opened the first Ronald McDonald House to help families in similar situations.
The Ronald McDonald House charity opens Fred Hill, a Philadelphia Eagle's football player, found himself living at the hospital while his son underwent cancer treatment. McDonald's stepped in and opened the first Ronald McDonald House to help families in similar situations. -
McHappy Day
McDonald's introduced World Children's Day on November 20, 2002. The day would be celebrated as a yearly fundraiser to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, and has raised over $170 million to date! -
Fifty years of service On April 15, McDonald's celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of serving customers. Their popularity is still evident today.
Fifty years of service On April 15, McDonald's celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of serving customers. Their popularity is still evident today. <a
