McDonald’s is majority owned by The Vanguard Group, the group owns 63.9 million of the company’s shares, which equate to 8.65% of total outstanding shares. McDonald’s corporation current ceo is Chris Kempczinski.
Top 10 Owners of McDonald’s Corp
| Stockholder | Stake | Shares owned | Total value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. | 8.65% | 63,976,688 | 16,135,560,480 |
| SSgA Funds Management, Inc. | 4.92% | 36,404,900 | 9,181,679,829 |
| BlackRock Fund Advisors | 4.64% | 34,332,652 | 8,659,038,161 |
| Wellington Management Co. LLP | 2.81% | 20,761,920 | 5,236,363,843 |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.76% | 13,004,223 | 3,279,795,083 |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, I… | 1.60% | 11,796,998 | 2,975,320,866 |
| Northern Trust Investments, Inc.(… | 1.28% | 9,457,539 | 2,385,285,911 |
| Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (… | 1.04% | 7,700,422 | 1,942,123,433 |
| Norges Bank Investment Management | 1.04% | 7,685,774 | 1,938,429,061 |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (I… | 0.94% | 6,935,018 | 1,749,080,890 |
Headquarters
McDonald’s is headquartered in Chicago, IL. It was previously headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.
Founders
McDonald’s was founded by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1940 in San Bernadino, California.
Did Ray Kroc founded McDonald’s?
No, Ray Kroc only joined McDonald’s in 1955. But, he was instrumental in expanding the chain’s presence through franchise model.
How Big is McDonald’s?
McDonald’s operates in 120+ countries and serves 68 million people every day.
How many restaurants does McDonald’s have?
As of 2021, McDonald’s have a total of 40,031 restaurants worldwide, out of which 13,438 restaurants are in United States. Source
What products does McDonald’s sell?
- Hamburgers
- Chicken
- French fries
- Soft drinks
- Soft serves
- Milkshakes
- Salads
- Desserts
- Hotcake
- Coffee
- Breakfast
- Wraps
How many employees does McDonald’s have?
As of 2022, McDonald’s employees almost 200,000 people in company owned restaurants and about 2 million people globally across its franchised restaurants. Source
McDonald’s Financials
McDonald’s total revenue: $23.2 billion (2021)
McDonald’s Net Worth: $53.9 billion (2021)
Asof 2021, McDonald’s net worth is $53.9 billion.
McDonald’s Net profits: $7.5 billion (2021)
McDonald’s CEO Pay
In 2022, McDonald’s CEO was paid $20 million in compensation, which was twice of previous year compensation of $10.8 million. Source
Is McDonald’s closing outlets?
Yes, McDonald’s closed around 400 of its stores in 2021. Source
