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May 14, 2024 · U.S. History. May 15, 1940: The Golden Arches Opens Its Doors. May 14, 2024. 2 mins read. On May 15, 1940, in San Bernardino, California, Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s restaurant, marking the birth of what would become a global fast-food empire.
5 days ago · Richard McDonald, 89, who pioneered the fast-food concept that evolved into the giant McDonald’s empire, died Tuesday. McDonald and his brother Maurice, known as “Mac,” opened a...
May 15, 2024 · Founded by Richard and Maurice McDonald, this small burger stand has evolved into a global franchise, fundamentally changing food culture around the world.
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May 12, 2024 · The largest fast food chain in the world was founded by two brothers who had Irish parents. Before McDonald’s became a globally recognized brand and a household name, it was a small restaurant owned by the McDonald’s brothers, Richard and Maurice. Maurice was the elder of the duo, born in 1902 and Richard followed in 1909.
May 12, 2024 · The history of McDonald’s dates back to 1940 when brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened a barbecue restaurant in San Bernardino, California. In 1948, they revamped their menu to...
1 day ago · Richard and Maurice "Mac" McDonald opened the first McDonald's in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant, and Kroc opened its first franchise location in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15, 1955.
May 14, 2024 · Initially starting out as a burger and fries joint in the 1940s by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California, McDonald's has been offering french fries as a...