McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant. McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with over 36000 restaurants in more than 100 countries aMcDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant. McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with over 36000 restaurants in more than 100 countries around the world. From making healthier additions to our Happy Meal, to serving up fresh beef Quarter Pounder burgers that are cooked when you order, we're always finding ways to show our commitment to our customers and our food. round the world. From making healthier additions to our Happy Meal, to serving up fresh beef Quarter Pounder burgers that are cooked when you order, we're always finding ways to show our commitment to our customers and our food. ... more