When did McDonald's start?

The McDonald's brothers opened their first McDonald's restaurant on May 15, 1940 in San Bernardino, California. Originally, a carhop drive-in system was used to serve customers. The initial menu items were centered around barbecue and the first name the brothers used for their business was "McDonald's Famous Barbecue."

Who invented McDonald's?

The Story Behind the Fast Food Empire McDonald’s, the global fast-food powerhouse, was invented by Richard and Maurice McDonald, two enterprising brothers from California and it has been instrumental in popularizing the fast-food culture, making quick-service meals a ubiquitous part of modern life.

Who owns McDonald's?

The original owners of McDonald’s were, of course, the McDonald brothers themselves. It wasn’t until Ray Kroc entered the frame in 1954 that the modern era of McDonald’s truly began. After becoming a franchise agent and opening his own McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois, Kroc eventually purchased the company from the brothers in 1961.