McDonalds began in 1940 and was sold to Ray Kroc in 1955, becoming a publicly traded company. It is now the largest fast food chain globally with over 31,000 locations in 119 countries. McDonald's operates mainly as a franchisor, with over 25,000 franchised locations and the remainder company owned. The presentation analyzes McDonald's business model and financial statements, identifying main competitors and global expansion. Ratios are used to assess profitability, leverage, solvency, asset turnover, and other financial metrics. Future earnings and cash flows are predicted to remain strong, allowing continued growth and dividend payouts.