This document summarizes the history and growth of McDonald's. It discusses how Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald's restaurant in 1955 in the US. By 1995, McDonald's had over 18,000 restaurants in 89 countries across six continents. The document also outlines McDonald's vision "to be the best and leading fast food provider around the globe" and its mission "to be the world's best quick service restaurant providing outstanding quality, service, cleanliness, and value." Finally, it discusses some of McDonald's success stories, such as being the first restaurant in Europe to welcome families with children.