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McDonald's is a leading global fast-food restaurant chain and franchisor with over 40,000 locations across nearly 120 countries. Founded in 1940 and transitioned into a powerhouse franchise model by Ray Kroc in 1955, the company is primarily known for its standardized menu of hamburgers, french fries, and signature items like the Big Mac and Happy Meal. Its business focus revolves around the "Accelerating the Arches" strategy, which emphasizes marketing, core menu items like beef and chicken, and the "3Ds" of digital, delivery, and drive-thru. While a major food retailer, McDonald's also operates a significant real estate business, owning or securing long-term leases for the land and buildings of its franchised locations, which make up approximately 95% of its global restaurant network.