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McDonald's realized that the Des Plaines restaurant had historical significance, so it built a replica. With gold arches placed over a glass and metal, red-and-white tiled exterior, the building largely followed the McDonald brothers' original blueprints, which they had introduced when they began franchising in 1953.
Kroc's 1955 McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois, the 9th in the chain, was demolished in 1984, but a replica was built on the original foundation and was described as the McDonald's No. 1 Store Museum. The replica was also demolished due to repeated issues with flooding, with the sign removed in January 2018. [8]
A lot of people collect McDonald's memorabilia." On the flip side, he never sells or gives away items, either. "We have a worldwide convention every couple of years, and this year the archives ...
1978 photo of McDonald's restaurant in Chicago. Note the sign that states, "Over 25 billion served". 1974: On November 13, the first McDonald's in the United Kingdom opened in Woolwich, south-east London. It is the 3000th McDonald's restaurant. [61] 1976: The first McDonald's in Switzerland, on Rue du Mont-Blanc in Geneva. [62]
The original McDonald's franchise opened by Ray Kroc in 1955, in Des Plaines, Ill. (patty_c via Getty Images)
In 2018, McDonald’s announced a $6 billion plan to modernize its U.S. restaurants (which today number nearly 14,000), with planned updates to furniture, décor, exteriors and kiosks. The menu ...
9 - 400 North Lee Ave, Des Plaines IL - 15 April 1955 - closed 1984, demolished, replaced by newer McD and museum, now also demolished. Kroc's first restaurant 10 - 3115 North Blackstone Ave, Fresno CA - July 1955 - demolished, "retro" McD on the site. Kroc's first franchise
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A view of the authentic 1980s McDonald’s restaurant décor during the McDonald's / Marvel Studios' "Loki" Season 2 Event on August 30, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York.