RObviously not a picture from the original 1967 McD's...this is what many passengers see at the San Juan Airport today (Bib. page 'History 9').
McDonald's today:
Number of Global Restaurants:
More than 32,000
Number of Countries:
117
Number of worldwide employees:
1.7 million
Percentage of franchised restaurants around the world:
More than 75%
(Bib. page 'History 10')
With the expansion of McDonald's into many international markets, the company has become a symbol of globalization and the spread of the 'American way' of life. Its prominence has also made it a frequent topic of public debates about obesity, corporate ethics and consumer responsibility.