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- Cuisine
- Fast Food
- Currency
- USD
- Price range
- USD$
- Last verified
- 9 September 2026
Founded in 1940 in San Bernardino, California, by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a barbecue drive-in, then reinvented in 1948 around a fast, assembly-line "Speedee Service System" built on burgers, fries, and shakes. Ray Kroc joined as a franchise agent in 1955, opened the Illinois location that became the template for the whole chain, and eventually bought the McDonald brothers out entirely. Now the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, deliberately varying its menu by country.
Burgers
Big Mac
US$5.99
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
US$5.79
Chicken
10-piece Chicken McNuggets
US$5.79
Meals
Big Mac Meal
US$9.34
Breakfast
Egg McMuffin
US$4.29
Sausage Burrito
US$2.99
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Big Mac in the US?
A Big Mac costs $5.99 on average across US McDonald's locations, based on pricing checked in 2026 — prices can range from about $3.99 to $9.50 depending on region.
Other fast food menus in United States
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