McDonald's is the largest fast food chain founded in 1940 in California. It introduced franchising in the 1950s and Ronald McDonald in 1963. The company aims for sustainable profitable growth through increasing visits and loyalty. It is committed to quality, service, cleanliness and value. McDonald's faces competition and uses strategies like tier pricing, green initiatives, and restaurant remodels to attract customers. It has over 32,000 restaurants globally serving 60 million daily customers.