Founded in 1948, McDonald's is one of the leading food service retailers in the world. Based in Lincoln, Neb., the company offers various food items, lunch menus, soft drinks and other beverages. Its menu includes burgers, sandwiches, chicken, salads, snacks, sides, beverages, desserts and shakes. McDonald's also provides fries, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin, to name a few. The company operated more than 32,000 restaurants in 117 countries, 75 percent of which are operated by franchisees. It also provides Dollar Menu, Extra Value Menu, Happy Meals and Happy Kid's Meal.