Global 500

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436
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McDonald's

Operations Inside a McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant as Company Sells Control of China Business to Citic, Carlyle
A McDonald's Corp. logo is displayed on a box of French fries inside one of the company's restaurants in Shanghai, China, on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. McDonald's agreed to sell a controlling stake in its China and Hong Kong operations to a group of investors for about $1.7 billion, a key component of the fast-food giants reorganization in a market where its striving to catch up with more nimble rivals. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesQilai Shen — Bloomberg via Getty Images
  • Previous Rank
    420
  • Revenues ($M)
    24622
  • Revenue Percent Change
    -3.1
  • Profits ($M)
    4686.5
  • Profits Percent Change
    3.5
  • Assets ($M)
    31024
  • Employees
    375000

The 77-year-old hamburger chain has been making some changes to adapt to a new wave of consumers. From teaming up with UberEATS to new Signature Crafted recipes, the fast food giant has been trying to adapt to a world where healthy, organic food seems to be dominating.

Company Information

CEOStephen J. Easterbrook
SectorHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
IndustryFood Services
HQ LocationOak Brook, IL
Websitewww.aboutmcdonalds.com
Years on Global 500 List23
Employees375,000

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

Revenues ($M)$24,622
Profits ($M)$4,686.5
Assets ($M)$31,024
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$-2,204

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues19%
Profits as % of Assets15.1%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity-