Founded by Richard "Dick" and Maurice "Mac" McDonald in San Bernardino, California, USA, in 1940 as a drive-in barbecue restaurant serving over 25 menu items. In 1948, they drastically streamlined operations with the revolutionary "Speedee Service Sy...
In 1954, milkshake machine salesman Ray Kroc visited the restaurant and was impressed by its efficiency. He became their exclusive franchise agent and opened the first McDonald's franchise east of the Mississippi in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15...
