It all started with hot dogs and milkshakes: interesting facts about the legendary McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's largest fast food restaurant chain, which originated in the United States and today covers dozens of countries. The company has become a symbol of American culture and globalization, and its products have become part of the daily diet of millions of people.

OBOZ.UA offers to learn about the history of McDonald's, which began with a small restaurant in California, where Ray Kroc started his company in 1954.

Gradually, McDonald's has grown to a huge network of over 36,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. The founder has created a whole system of brand symbols - from the famous Happy Meals to the Big Mac - that reflect the spirit of the company.

McDonald's in Orlando is the largest in the world

The largest McDonald's restaurant in the world is located in Florida, not far from Universal Orlando Resort. It is open around the clock and impresses visitors not only with its size but also with an aquarium and a play area. This creates a special atmosphere for visitors and makes the restaurant unique even among other restaurants in the chain.

Hot dogs - McDonald's first hit

The first McDonald's, opened in San Bernardino, California, in 1940, was popular for its hot dogs, not its hamburgers. Later, the menu expanded to include specialty hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes. The efficient cooking and service system impressed Kroc and became the basis for his future fast food empire.

The Big Mac and its inventor

The name "Big Mac" was suggested by 21-year-old secretary Esther Glickstein Rose, who worked in the advertising department of McDonald's. At first, the burger was called the Aristocrat, but eventually it got its current name and became a cult dish. Only years later did Esther receive official recognition for her creativity.

Onion nuggets as a predecessor to chicken nuggets

Another interesting page in the history of the menu was onion nuggets, which were introduced at McDonald's in 1975. However, due to low demand, they quickly disappeared from the menu and were later replaced by chicken McNuggets, which became a favorite among customers.

McDonald's without golden arches in Arizona

In Sedona, Arizona, the only McDonald's restaurant in the world does not have traditional golden arches. Due to local regulations prohibiting disturbance of the natural landscape, the arches were replaced with turquoise ones, which fits perfectly into the desert landscape of the region.

Why does Coca-Cola at McDonald's taste different?

Coca-Cola at McDonald's tastes different because the syrup is stored in stainless steel containers, which helps to preserve its flavor. They also use carefully filtered water and special proportions of syrup and water, which together create a distinctive, rich flavor.

French fries: changes to the recipe

The recipe for McDonald's famous fries has changed over time. Initially, they were fried in beef fat, but due to growing health requirements, they switched to vegetable oil. To preserve the flavor, the company added a flavoring that gives the fries a distinctive beef flavor.

Four forms of chicken McNuggets

McDonald's chicken nuggets were made in four special shapes: "shoe", "ball", "bone" and "bell". This standardization ensures even cooking, and the variety of shapes adds a fun element, especially for children.

McDonald's is the largest toy distributor in the world

Thanks to its popular Happy Meals, McDonald's is one of the largest toy distributors in the world, selling more than 1.5 billion toys annually. Every 60 seconds, about 5,000 of these meals are bought in the world, which emphasizes the global popularity of this concept.

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