As per reports, 80% of McDonald's in the US operate 24/7 but not all of them need to function the same. It all depends on the discretion of the outlet and whether the business needs this step to operate full-time.
McDonald's is one of the successful and top companies which has the largest fast food chain restaurants. People are absolutely in love with the food menu options that the restaurant offers them and availing a quick grab in the wee hours is not only convenient for those who are traveling but also equally fun too.
McDonald's was founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald. They began the restaurant in San Bernardino, California by selling hamburgers, shakes, and fries. Their fast food selling idea became very famous and grabbed the attention of Ray Kroc who later joined them as a franchise agent. Years later, Kroc purchased McDonald's from the brothers and drove them out of business. He then kickstarted McDonald's corporation and under his leadership, the company became a huge success worldwide.
The first McDonald's outlet under the lead of Ray Kroc was opened in Des Plaines, Illinois. Later it was demolished in 1984, the same year Ray passed away. As of 2022, McDonald's serves 69 million customers daily in 119+ countries via 40,000 restaurants worldwide.
Are McDonald's outlets open 24/7
Most of them are yes. It's always mentioned outside on their board if they operate 24 hours. However, some outlets do not need to operate 24 hours hence they shut down by 11:30-midnight.
The ones that are open even in the wee hours offer the lunch (main) menu throughout the night and then start the breakfast menu option by 5:00 a.m.
Why are all McDonald's outlets not open 24 hours?
It all depends on the business. If the restaurant sees heavy business during the day time and is usually quiet during the night time then it makes no sense to keep the outlet open 24/7. Outlets that are in metropolitan cities are mostly open 24/7 due to people working late night hours and traveling.
McDonald's outlets that are in cities that usually remain quiet during the night hours opt to shut the store down by 11:30 p.m. or midnight and open back by 5:00 a.m.
What time does McDonald's outlet open?
Usually, an outlet opens up by 5:00 a.m. and they start the day by selling breakfast menu options. By 10:30-11:00 a.m., they wrap up selling the breakfast option and begin with their lunch menu which goes on till late in the night.
Why did McDonald's stop its all-day breakfast menu option?
McDonald's introduced their all-day breakfast option back in 2015 and it was a huge hit in the market. People absolutely loved their breakfast items and the idea of availing them throughout the day. However, the moment the pandemic hit us in 2020, the representatives of McDonald's decided to temporarily stop the all-day breakfast menu option nationwide.
As of 2022, it is still not sure if McDonald's will resume with the all-day breakfast option anytime soon.
FAQs
Q. How old is McDonald's?
A. McDonald's was founded in 1940 which means that as of 2022, McDonald's is 82 years old.
Q. Do all McDonald's outlets operate 24/7?
A. No, not all McDonald's outlets are open 24 hours. However, as per reports around 80% of stores choose to work during the wee hours too.
Q. Where is the biggest McDonald's located?
A. The world's largest McDonald's which is also known as Epic McD is located in Orlando, Florida. It was opened in 1976.
