McDonald’s is more than just a fast-food chain — it’s a cultural icon, a global business empire, and one of the most recognized brands on the planet. But its path to global dominance wasn’t always a ...

In 1940, Richard and Maurice McDonald opened their first burger stand in San Bernardino, CA. With the help of Ray Kroc, the brothers took their restaurant across the country over the course of the ...

A McDonald's museum was later opened to show visitors what the restaurant was like in the '50s. The McDonald brothers, Richard and Maurice "Mac" McDonald, launched their burger restaurant in the 1940s ...