Established in 1948, McDonalds is one of the leading foodservice retailers in the world. Based in North Haven, Conn., the company's signature dishes include Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin. Other delicacies include chicken, deserts, shakes, beverages, salads, eggs, sausage and flaky biscuits. McDonalds also offers a combination of dishes under packages, including Dollar Menu, Extra Value Menu, Happy Meals and Happy Kids Meals. The company operates a combination of owned as well as franchised 32,000 restaurants in 117 countries.