McDonald's originated in California in 1940 and was founded by Richard and Maurice McDonald. In 1955, Ray Kroc signed a franchise agreement and later purchased the company. McDonald's opened its first location in Pakistan in 1998 and now has 27 restaurants across 8 major cities. McDonald's vision is to be the leading fast food provider globally and its mission is to be customers' favorite place to eat with quality, service, cleanliness and value. It aims to attract families, children, businesses and teenagers. McDonald's has an extensive supply chain and uses an e-procurement system to efficiently order supplies. It focuses on food safety and uses cold chain logistics to transport ingredients. Key competitors include Subway, KFC, Burger King and