McDonald's has been one of the leading global foodservice retailers in the world since its inception in 1948. Its varied menu includes burgers, sandwiches, chicken, breakfast, salads, snacks and sides, beverages, desserts and shakes. Based in Rochester, N.Y., the firm operates more than 32,000 local restaurants serving over 60 million people in 117 countries. For over 20 years, McDonald's has maintained its partnership with Environmental Defense Fund, a nonprofit organization that specializes in creating transformational solutions for environmental problems.