McDonalds Trivia Quiz Questions
What is McDonald's?
A: It is an American hamburger and fast food
restaurant chain.
When was McDonald’s founded?
A: In 1940.
What type of restaurant was it at the time?
A: It was a barbecue restaurant.
Who was it operated by?
A: Richard and Maurice McDonald.
In 1948, they reorganized their business as a
what?
A: Hamburger stand.
The first McDonald's franchise opened in Phoenix
in what year?
A: 1953.
When did Ray Kroc join the company as a
franchise agent?/
A: In 1955.
Today, McDonald's is one of the world's largest
restaurant chains, serving approximately how
many customers daily?
A: 68 million.
Where was the original business located?
A: At 1398 North E Street at West 14th Street in
San Bernardino, California.
Where did the first McDonald's with the arches
open?
A: In Phoenix, Arizona.
On what date did it open?
A: In March 1953.
When did McDonald's first file for a U.S.
trademark on the name "McDonald's"?
A: On May 4, 1961.
The "Golden Arches" logo appeared in various
forms, the present version as a letter "M" did
not appear until when?
A: November 18, 1968, when the company applied
for a U.S. trademark.
McDonald's restaurants are found in how many
countries?
A: 118 countries and territories.
How many customers does McDonald’s serve each
day?
A: 68 million.
How many restaurants does McDonald's operate
worldwide?
A: 36,615.
How many people do they employ?
A: More than 420,000 people.
How many company-owned locations are there?
A: 6,056.
How many franchised locations are there?
A: 30,559.
McDonald's has increased shareholder dividends
for how many consecutive years?
A: 25.
In October 2012, its monthly sales fell for the
first time in how long?
A: Nine years.
In 2014, its quarterly sales fell for the first
time in how long?
A: Seventeen years.
