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McDonald's Day Celebrates 68 Years of Fast Food Joy

4/14/2025

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On April 15, McDonald's Day commemorates the historic opening of Ray Kroc's first franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois, back in 1955. This celebration pays tribute to the original McDonald's founded by the McDonald brothers in 1940, and invites fans to savor their favorite meals while sharing the joy with friends and family.

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On April 15, McDonald's Day commemorates the historic opening of Ray Kroc's first franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois, back in 1955. This celebration pays tribute to the original McDonald's founded by the McDonald brothers in 1940, and invites fans to savor their favorite meals while sharing the joy with friends and family.