A brief history of McDonald’s
Ah, McDonald’s. The mere mention of the name brings back memories of childhood days spent eating my favorite Happy Meals and sharing French fries with friends. And it all started way back in 1940 when brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened up a small drive-in barbecue in San Bernardino, California.
In 1948, they replaced their drive-in car-hop service with their now world-famous “Speedee” Service System which focused on hamburgers, cheeseburgers and French fries. Within just a few years they had revamped their business model and became the first to offer fully pre-prepared food that could be served quickly at a low cost all over the world. Soon after, ray Kroc joined them as a business partner and franchising manager and the rest is history!
Fast forward to today: McDonald’s can be found in countries all around the globe, selling everything from burgers to wraps to salads. And while the menu may have changed since those early days in San Bernardino, one thing remains unchanged – bring your appetite!
The Global Reach of McDonald’s
McDonald’s is a global behemoth that serves billions of people each year. The fast-food purveyor had over 40,031 locations all over the world as of 2021, offering everything from Quarter Pounders to Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets. In some countries, McDonald’s offerings can go way beyond the traditional fare. To put it bluntly, McDonald’s is everywhere, and they’re not just slinging burgers.
From Australia to Zambia, India to Iceland – you name it…you can probably find at least one McDonald’s somewhere nearby! And although there are a few constants that appear on all menus around the globe – such as Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets – each location tailors its own offerings to local tastes (think McSpaghetti in Italy!). Of course, there are also some limited-time promotional items like the McRib that have become cult favorites among customers.
Sometimes McDonald’s will even create unique variations of existing menu offerings for particular countries. For instance in Japan you can get a whopping “Mega Mac” which consists of four beef patties (instead of two) and special garlic sauce! Now that’s what we call taking fast-food to another level!
How to Order From McDonald’s Online
If you’re craving a McDonald’s burger, fries, or shake, you can now order from the official website, Android app, or iOS app. Here’s how to order online via their official website:
- Go to McDonald’s website here: https://www.mcdonalds.com/.
- Click on the “Order Now” button at the top right corner of the header area.
- A popup will appear presenting you with the available delivery platforms where you can order online ( Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, and UberEats.).
- Select an option, e.g., Uber Eats.
- Click on the “Continue” button to proceed.
- You will now be redirected to the platform you chose at Step 4.
- After your selected delivery platform loads, enter your delivery address. The platform will now filter and show you the closest McDonald’s that can deliver to you at your address.
- Select the items you want to order and add them to your cart.
- When you’re ready, click on the “Proceed to Checkout” button and follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
