McDonald's had grown into an increasingly popular fast-food establishment. The first drive-thru was introduced in 1975.

A huge part of the success of McDonald's as a business comes from the hard work of its many franchisees. But how much do they ...

Seventy years ago this week, McDonald’s opened in northwest suburban Des Plaines. No one except for its Oak Park-raised owner Ray Kroc may have believed the tiny place would one day become ...

Facts, like how Ray Kroc transformed the 'Speedee Service System' outlet of the McDonald brothers into a global franchise giant, are known to almost every fan of the label. However, there are ...

Premium Lemonade is a refreshing drink that replaces the beloved Minute Maid Lemonade, which was removed from the McDonald's ...

When the McDonald brothers first saw the design for their new restaurant, they were concerned that the roof was too flat. Meston recommended adding the now-iconic golden arches to the building's ...

Though the restaurant’s concept began with brothers Maurice and Richard McDonald in southern California, many of the company’s innovations have happened right here in Chicago. Here’s a look ...