McDonalds is the worlds leading global foodservice retailer with over 36,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonalds restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald's and its franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide. McDonald's serves the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin.