McDonald's Timeline

  • McDonald's first shop opened

    McDonald's first shop opened
    In January, McDonald's Hong Kong opened its first restaurant on Paterson Street, Causeway Bay.
  • McDonald opened its first Kowloon store

    McDonald opened its first Kowloon store
    McDonald's Hong Kong opened its first Kowloon store at Yaumatei's Hang Shing Building. To celebrate the grand opening, a giant Big Mac crossed Victoria Harbour by boat.
  • McDonald sold one-millionth Hamburger.

    McDonald sold one-millionth Hamburger.
    McDonald's Hong Kong sold its
    one-millionth Hamburger.
  • Broke world daily transaction count record

    Broke world daily transaction count record
    Yue Man Square McDonald's in Kwun Tong broke the previous world daily transaction count record on 18th October.
  • First Asian market to launch sausage products

    First Asian market to launch sausage products
    McDonald's Hong Kong was the first Asian market to launch sausage products, including the Sausage McMuffin and Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
  • Introduced full breakfast menu

    Introduced full breakfast menu
    McDonald's Hong Kong was the first international market to introduce a full breakfast menu (Big Breakfast, Hotcakes, Hash Browns).
  • Double Cheeseburger introduced

    Double Cheeseburger introduced
    The Double Cheeseburger™ was introduced.
  • Twist Cone introduced

    Twist Cone introduced
    Twist Cone was introduced.
  • First McDonald's to open 24 hours

    Peking Road McDonald's in Tsim Sha Tsui was the first McDonald's Restaurant in Hong Kong to open 24 hours.
  • McDonald's in Shatin was the busiest

    New Town Plaza McDonald's in Shatin was among the busiest restaurants in the world with over 2.5 million transactions in the year.
  • Chicken McNuggets introduced

    Chicken McNuggets introduced
    Chicken McNuggets were introduced.
  • Shake Shake Fries introduced

    Shake Shake Fries introduced
    Shake Shake Fries were introduced.
  • Happy Meals introduced

    Happy Meals introduced
    Happy Meals were introduced, with Western Cowboy as the first toy.
  • Asia's first Ronald McDonald House opened

    Asia's first Ronald McDonald House opened
    Asia's first Ronald McDonald House opened.
  • First McCafé opened Sheung Wan

    First McCafé opened Sheung Wan
    First McCafé opened inside Wing Shan McDonald's in Sheung Wan.
  • The 7th Hamburger University opened in Hong Kong

    The 7th Hamburger University opened in Hong Kong
    The 7th Hamburger University opened in Hong Kong, providing operations and management training to employees from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
  • Launched McDonald's McCharity

    Launched McDonald's McCharity
    Launched McDonald's McCharity, which raised funds for different charities.
  • Sent a team to the Olympic Winter Games

    Sent a team to the Olympic Winter Games for the first time. They worked at the Olympic Village of the US Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
  • Unveiled "i'm lovin' it" campaign

    Unveiled "i'm lovin' it" campaign
    Unveiled "i'm lovin' it" worldwide brand campaign.
  • Fresh Choices Menu introduced

    Fresh Choices Menu introduced
    Fresh Choices Menu was introduced.
  • 30th anniversary

    30th anniversary
  • Grilled Chicken Burger introduced

    Grilled Chicken Burger introduced
    Grilled Chicken Burger was introduced.
  • fully launched 24-hour MacTonight services

    fully launched 24-hour MacTonight services
    24-hour MacTonight services were fully launched.
  • McDonald's Mother's Club was founded

    McDonald's Mother's Club was founded
    McDonald's Mother's Club was founded, aimed at providing members with a source of information and support.
  • McCafé Ground Coffee introduced

    McCafé Ground Coffee introduced
    McCafé Ground Coffee was introduced to all McDonald's Restaurants.
  • MacTonight Birthday Party introduced

    MacTonight Birthday Party introduced
    MacTonight Birthday Party was introduced, offering customers the opportunity to count down to their birthdays with family and friends.
  • 24-hour McDelivery service was fully launched.

    24-hour McDelivery service was fully launched.
    24-hour McDelivery service was fully launched.
  • 35th anniversary

    35th anniversary
    35th anniversary
  • launched first McDonald's Wedding Party service

    launched first McDonald's Wedding Party service
    Officially launched the world's first McDonald's Wedding Party service, which has attracted media attention from around the world
  • Launched All Day Breakfast campaign

    Launched All Day Breakfast campaign
    Launched All Day Breakfast campaign on 1st January to wish Hong Kong people a great start to the new year
  • McCafé 15th Anniversary

    McCafé 15th Anniversary
    McCafé 15th Anniversary