First McDonald’s opening per country
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McDonald’s is not only one of the largest fast-food chains in the world, but it is also one of the most iconic enterprises worldwide.
The global number of McDonald’s restaurants rose from 40,031 in 2021 to 40,275 in 2022. Since 1997, the number of restaurants has increased year-over-year. More than 70 million people are served by the chain, which employs more than 1.7 million people.
The world map below shows when the first McDonald’s restaurants opened in various countries.
The earliest countries to have McDonald’s restaurants outside of the United States were:
- Canada: The first McDonald’s restaurant outside the United States opened in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, in 1967.
- Puerto Rico: The first McDonald’s in a U.S. territory opened in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1967.
- Guam: The first McDonald’s in a U.S. territory in the Pacific opened in Guam in 1970.
- Costa Rica: The first McDonald’s in Latin America opened in San José, Costa Rica, in 1970.
- Japan: The first McDonald’s in Asia opened in Tokyo, Japan, in 1971.
- Netherlands: The first McDonald’s in Europe opened in Zaandam, Netherlands, in 1971.
- Australia: The first McDonald’s in Australia opened in Sydney in 1971.
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