McDonald’s (MCD) – Birth of the Drive-Thru and the World’s Obsession With Burgers and Fries

by Alex Mason | Feb 22, 2023 | Companies, Episodes | 0 comments

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A McDonald’s meal with updated packaging. Image Source: Dezeen

This episode is all about burgers, fries, and real estate. The fast food phenomenon can trace its origins to the growth of the suburb and car ownership in America. McDonald’s (via Ray Kroc) took advantage of these trends and, combined with a focus on efficiency, took the world by storm with one of the most widespread brands in the world.

History of McDonald’s

Business Overview

Financials

Valuation and Closing Thoughts

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Alex Mason

Hi, I'm Alex and I'm an individual investor and podcaster who's curious about the world. I'm always looking for new ideas so I can experiment with them and teach the best of what I learn to others.