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McDonald’s – Home of the Big Mac
McDonald’s is an American fast-food chain and one of the largest in the world, best known for its hamburgers and French fries. If you’re hungry for fast food, you’re in luck! There are over 38,000 establishments worldwide, all with varying hours of operation, and they all serve different styles of hamburgers, wraps, and chicken sandwiches.
Driving through cities across the UK, you will often spot the iconic Golden Arches of McDonald’s. It’s one of the most popular family restaurants, known for its range of affordable and convenient food options. For children, the Happy Meal remains a top choice.
Depending on your nearest McDonald’s location in the UK, hours of operation can vary. Many branches open from 6:00 am to midnight, while some in key locations such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham are open 24/7. Customers often use our website to check; "Is there a McDonald's near me that's open today?" With over 1,300 outlets across the UK, you're likely to find a branch close by, especially in major cities or near motorways.
With so many locations around the world and over 70 years of history, there is little that isn’t known about the fast-food giant. However, here are 5 fun facts that might surprise you:
- McDonald’s opens a new restaurant every 14.5 hours worldwide.
- The restaurant serves more than 69 million people daily – that’s enough to feed the entire population of the UK!
- The Queen of England owns a McDonald’s near one of her estates in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
- McDonald’s buys around 75% of all sesame seeds grown in Mexico for its hamburger buns.
- Nearly 7% of all potatoes grown in the USA are used to make McDonald’s fries, though UK fries are sourced locally.
One of the best aspects of McDonald’s is its wide range of menu items to suit everyone’s tastes. In the UK, the most popular items include the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, and the McChicken Sandwich. If you aren’t keen on burgers, there are alternatives like Chicken McNuggets and the Filet-O-Fish.
McDonald’s UK also offers healthier options, including salads and wraps. Breakfast is another crowd-pleaser, with favourites like the Bacon Roll, Sausage & Egg McMuffin, and the Hash Brown.
In addition to regular McDonald’s outlets, you may find McCafés, which serve coffee and pastries in a more café-style environment. For those in a hurry, most branches offer takeaway options, including drive-thru service. Many McDonald’s in the UK also offer delivery via services like Uber Eats and Just Eat.
McDonald’s first opened in the USA on December 12, 1948. The original founders, Richard and Maurice McDonald, initially operated a small BBQ restaurant before realising that their hamburgers were the top sellers. They simplified their menu and introduced the first assembly line for fast food, allowing for faster service and higher sales.
In 1955, Ray Kroc partnered with the brothers and became the driving force behind the rapid expansion of the McDonald’s franchise system. McDonald’s opened its first UK restaurant in Woolwich, London, in 1974, and it has since become one of the country’s most popular fast-food chains.
