McDonald's (MCD)

• Market cap: $225B
• 1 day: -1.19%
• 5 days: -0.27%
• 1 month: 4.33%
• 3 months: 4.45%
• 6 months: 9.87%
• Year to date: 7.98%
• 1 year: 8.82%
• 5 years: 49.21%
• 10 years: 168.37%
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Restaurants

About: McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant brand, with nearly $131 billion in systemwide sales across more than 44,000 restaurants and over 100 markets. The quick-service chain built its early reputation on speed, consistency, and affordable hamburgers, and today its global menu spans burgers, chicken, breakfast, and beverages that have helped popularize American fast-food cuisine worldwide. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and rent (about 61%), with the remainder stemming from company-operated restaurants across three segments: the United States (41% of systemwide sales), international operated markets (34%), and international developmental/licensed markets (25%).

Employees: 150,000