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McDonald's Corporation, an American multinational fast food chain, was initially founded on May 15, 1940, in San Bernardino, California, with the corporation formally established on April 15, 1955. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company operates in the fast food and real estate industries. As of 2024, McDonald's is the second-largest fast food chain globally by number of locations, behind the Chinese chain Mixue Ice Cream & Tea. The public company reported a revenue of US$25.49 billion in 2023, offering a wide range of fast food products.