Being in operations since 1948, McDonald's has been one of the leading global foodservice retailers in the world. Its menu consists of an array of items, including burgers, sandwiches, chicken, breakfast, salads, snacks and sides, beverages, desserts and shakes. The firm operates over 32,000 local restaurants serving over 60 million people in 117 countries each day. For over 20 years, McDonald's has maintained its partnership with Environmental Defense Fund, a nonprofit organization specializing in creating transformational solutions for environmental problems.