- Richard and Maurice McDonald started 15 cent hamburger stands with golden arches in California which became popular. Ray Kroc bought the world franchise rights and purchased the company for $2.7 million, spreading McDonald's globally. - McDonald's now has over 35,000 outlets worldwide, 1.9 million employees, and $25.4 billion in revenue in 2015. - McDonald's emphasizes quality, service, cleanliness, value, and uses innovative marketing campaigns to welcome all customers and adapt to regional tastes, contributing to its global success. However, it may face risks from increasing health consciousness.