McDonald's obsessions are everywhere. Some are good, like the heart-felt art tributes depicting the world's beloved fast food chain and its cast of mascots; others are not so good, such as those that show the chain's lead mascot, Ronald McDonald, beheaded.
Regardless, there is no refuting the mass influence the McDonald's Corporation has had -- and still has -- on modern society. From its universally known slogan "I'm Lovin' It" to its golden arches and tasty Big Macs, McDonald's is influencing everything from marketing and branding to food and culture. Let's put it in numerical terms: this incredible mega-corporation is estimated to serve around 64 million customers across the globe -- daily.
So, whether you are "lovin' it" or hatin' it, one look through this list of McDonald's obsessions and you won't be able to deny the power McDonald's has over consumers and other brands.
75 McDonald's Obsessions
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Sleek Fast Food Redesigns
McDonald's Drive-In Restaurant in Maribor, Slovenia Gets Makeover
74
Everyday Objects as Art
Emma Kelly's Paintings Make McDonalds Art
73
Everlasting Burger Photography
McDonald's Happy Meal Lasts Six Months Without Decomposing
72
Extravagant Fast Food Restaurants
The McDonald's Total Makeover Campaign Will Blow Your Mind
71
Monstrous Pop Icon Illustrations
Artist Dune Illustrates His Viewpoints in Clever Graphics
70
McDonald's QR Codes Pull Up Nutritional Info on Camera Phones
69
Pop Culture Propaganda Pictures
Max Papeschi Uses Politically Incorrect Art to Breed Controversey
68
Recession Refreshments
$1 Fountain Drinks This Summer at McDonald's
67
McDonalds India Uses Baby Ronald
Scaring Customers Away?
66
Designer Fast Food
Mcdonald's is McFancy With Hermes Fries
65
Fast Food Weddings
McDonald's in Hong Kong Will Host Weddings
64
Fake-Out Food Videos
McDonald's Versus Ad Rendered in CGI
63
Fashionable Fast Food
McDonald's UK Makeover
62
Fast-Food Menstrual Aids
The Ronald McDonald Pad Doesn't Come with a Side of Fries
61
Greasy Reality Graphics
Fast Food Poster Vs What's Really On Your Plate
60
McDonalds Launching World Cup Burger
59
Crowdsourced McAdvertising
The McDonalds Honor Angus Campaign is Created by Customers
58
McDiplomas
McDonalds Vocational Diploma
57
Humanized Fast Food Icons
Scotty Trigg Tells Ronald McDonald's Secrets in 'Behind the Burger'
56
Fast Food Burger Remixes
Four Toronto Chefs Take on the Task of Making a Gourmet Big Mac
55
Smokvertising
The Mcdonald's Angus Burger Goes Up in Smoke Billboard
54
Utterly Unusual Ads
These McDonald's Double Flavor Milkshake Print Ads are a Squirt of Fun
53
Translucent Fast-Food Clowns
The Ron English X-Ray Mc Super is Incredibly Creepy
52
Movie Icon Food Ads
The McDonalds 'Come As You Are' Campaign Has Some Familiar Faces
51
Fast Food Packaging Makeovers
McDonald's Revamps Their Image
50
McRoad Paintings
MacFries Pedestrian Crossing Prompts Festival-goers to Dine at McDonald's
49
Fast Food Mob Bosses
Andrew Shirey Turns Famous Food Mascots into Big-Time Mobsters
48
Fast Food Figures
The Lab American Dudes and Fast Food Infographic is Frightening and Enlightening
47
Anti-Romantic Dinner Tips
AskMen.com Compiles List of Date Night Dinners to Avoid
46
Fast Food Mascot Terminations
Retire Ronald Campaigns for Ronald McDonald's Resignation
45
Dripping Logos
Street Art By Zevs
44
Fast Food Training Games
Nintendo and McDonald's Team Up for Employee Training
43
Pandora Food Promotions
McDonald's 'Avatarize Yourself' Site Looks Scary Real
42
Interactive Holiday Campaigns
DIY McDonald's McCafe Snowflake
41
Interactive McMarketing
McDonald's Pick 'n' Play Billboard Lets People Play for Free Food
40
Fast Food Gaming Infographics
The McDonald's Monopoly 'Peelin' Lucky' Chart Gets Its Game On
39
Cuisine Consumption Art
The David Meldrum Food Illustator Project Tracks 365 Days of Eating
38
Fast Food Movements
The Crusade of Abbey Road Depicts Mascots Marching to Holy War
37
Endearing Fast Food Ads
The Mcdonald's Apple Tree Ad Uses Animation to Draw You in
36
Obese Fast Food Clowns
Ron English MC SUPERSIZED Figure Smiles Terrifyingly
35
Spotlight-Hogging Food
The McDonald's McWrap is the Newest Addition to the Fast Food Family
34
Fast Food Rehab Commercials
The McDonald's 'A to Z Campaign' Does Damage Control
33
Super Sizing Japan
McDonald's Mega Series
32
Junk Food Anatomy
The French Fries Skull Demonstrates Skill and Restraint
31
Colossal Cholesterol Meals
The McDonald's Massive McMuffin Campaign is a Fast Food Frenzy
30
Fast Food Furniture
Woouf Bean Bags are Inspired by Comfort Food Without the Guilt
29
Caffeinated Rivalries
McCafé vs. Starbucks in Coffee-Loving US Market
28
State-Branded Burgers
McDonald's Japan Unveils Some State-Specific Tasty Treats
27
Fast Food Drag Queens
Hamburger Mary's
26
Mobile Fast Food Franchises
The Access Agency McMobile Takes McDonald's on the Road
25
Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
24
Fast Food Paparazzi Ads
The McDonald's Billboard Game Has You Hunting for Food with Cell Phone
23
Coined Golden Arches
McDonald's Dollar Drink Days Ice Sculpture Holds 4,000 Canadian Dollar Coins
22
Hiring Fake Crowds
Queues for Hire at McDonald's in Japan
21
Economy-Influenced McDonald's Specials
The $1 McDouble is Light on Wallets and Cheese
20
Decapitated Fast Food Mascots
Giuseppe Veneziano Re-Imagines Greek Mythology with a Twist
19
Toy Block McDonald's
The LEGO Big Mac Combo is Not One You Want to Sink Your Teeth Into
18
Ronald McDonald Mockeries
Andy Dick, Martin Short and PETA Team Up to Talk Chicken
17
Fastfood Internet
McDonald's to Offer Free Wi-Fi, Tries to Corner Starbucks
16
Fast Food Charging Stations
West Virginia McDonald's Goes Green by Charging Electric Vehicles
15
Fast Food Television
McDonald's McTV Set to Launch in California Restaurants
14
Gory Fast Food Campaigns
Thai Food Express Smokes Ronald McDonald
13
Breakfast Hamburgers
The Pop Tart Quarter Pounder is a Sugar and Beef Infusion
12
Terrifying Fast Food Skateboards
These Deathwish 'Value Menu' Decks Show Horrific Mascots
11
French-Cultured Fast Food
The McBaguette is Set To Hit McDonald's Shelves Throughout France
10
Credit Crunch Coffee Couture
New York Fashion Week Serves McD's Coffee, Parties are BYOB
9
Iconic Fast Food Ads
DDB Bacon Cheeseburger Ad for McDonald's is Simple and Direct
8
Translucent Fast Food Mascots
Ron English's 'McSupersized' is Based Loosely on Ronald McDonald
7
Eco-Fast Food
Sustainable Fish for McDonald's EURO locations
6
Caffeinated Freevertising
McDonald's McCafe 'Mocha Mondays' Lets You Get Your Java Kick, Gratis
5
Seasonals Adverfriesing
McDonald's Deep Fried Christmas Tree
4
Multicultural McBurger Campaigns
Mcdonald's Swiss Weeks Introduces Three New Burgers
3
Fantasy Zoo Foodvertising
McDonald's Suzi Van Zoom is a Story of a Girl Who Loves Happy Meals
2
Chubby Halloween Clowns
The Ron English McSupersized Popaganda Halloween Figurine
1
Fast Food Fusion
McDonald's Replaces Buns With Tortillas for the Mac Snack Wrap
Related Ideas
Pretty Purple Milkshakes
McDonald's is Launching a New Grimace Shake in June of 2023
Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Remixed QSR Meal Menus
The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items
Beastly QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Godzilla Burgers Come in Three Varieties
Sauce-Covered Smash Burgers
Jack In The Box Has Just Added a New Smashed Jack Burger
Blended QSR Halloween Treats
The McDonald's Trick ‘N Treat McFlurry is Spookily Delicious
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
McDonald's Fry-Thru Only Serves Medium Fries & International Sauces
Anime-Themed QSR Toys
The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set Comes in Three Stages
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Fast Food Dipping Hacks
Hellmann's Mayo McHack Helps Fans Eat Fries with Mayonnaise
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Anime-Inspired QSR Deals
McDonald's is Debuting a New Collaboration with Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Fast Food Chanting Challenges
McDonald's is Reviving the Big Mac Chant for Younger Generations
Cosmic Fast Food Concepts
CosMc is a Spinoff Restaurant from McDonald's
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
Fast Food Mahjong Sets
McDonald's and Hello Kitty Collaborate with a Crystal Mahjong Set
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Logo-Shaped French Fries
The French Fry Shaped like the Nike Swoosh is Shoppable on eBay
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges
Omaha Steaks Offers Free Lifetime Burgers in Exchange for a Tattoo
Burger-Inspired Tracksuits
The Juicier Collection by Juicy Couture Celebrates Red Robin Burgers
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Luxury-Inspired Chocolate Campaigns
The Toblerone 'Never Square' Campaign Takes a Cheeky Approach
Nostalgic QSR Cafe Menus
The McDonald's Japan Kissa Mac Range Includes Three Items
Collectible Kidult Meals
The McDonald's Kerwin Frost Box Reintroduces McNugget Buddies
Collaboration QSR Merch Collections
The McDonald's x graniph Collection is Retro-Inspired
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
Regionally Inspired Burgers
The McDonald's Japan Otona no Gotouchi Teriyaki Burgers are Tasty
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
Moon Viewing QSR Menus
The McDonald’s Tsukimi Family Menu Includes Several Delicious Items
Metaverse Shoe Customizers
Crocs Launches a Jibbitz-Themed Virtual Experience with Obsess
NYC-Inspired Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Come on Baby! N.Y. Burgers Come in Three Options
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Fan-Made Burger Signatures
The Big Mac Signature Was Created by Fans, AI and a Robot Arm
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
Restructured Bakery Brands
McDonald's Announed that it is Discontinuing the 'McCafe Bakery' Brand
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
QSR Burger Chain Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Unveils the Whopper Island Rebranding
Plush Toy-Inspired Desserts
McDonald’s Canada Just Debuted a New Squishmallows McFlurry
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Couple-Themed QSR Merchandise
The McDonald’s Cardi B & Offset Meal Merch Collection is Romantic
QSR Eggs Benedict Burgers
The McDonald's Maestro Eggs Benedict Burger is Available in Portugal
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
QSR-Backed Clog Capsules
Crocs and McDonalds Release a Collaborative Clog Capsule
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Reimagined Milkshake Mascots
Nesquick Updates its Mascot Quicky for a New Age of Digital Consumers
Fry Lover Travel Campaigns
McDonald's Frequent Fryer Program Lets You Try International Fries
QSR-Inspired Apparel Collections
McDonald's and CLOT Launch Apparel Collection with Meal Packaging
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Chicken Sharing Contracts
McDonald’s Launched the "Pre-Nug Agreement" for Friends & Partners
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Macaroni-Shaped Body Pillows
Smashburger Has Created Limited-edition Macaroni-Shaped Body Pillows
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Ice Cream-Topped Lattes
The McDonald's Ice Cream Latte is Available in South Korea
Orange Branding Updates
Minute Maid Launches a New Global Brand Identity for its Orange Products
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Value-Focused Triple-Patty Burgers
The McDonald's Triple Cheeseburger is a Low-Cost Indulgence
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
QSR-Backed NFT Collections
McDonald's Singapore Releases 2,000 Limited Edition Grimace NFTs
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Jalapeño-Topped Beef Burgers
McDonald's Debuts a New Version of its Quarter Pounder on July 10
Fast Food Plushie Collaborations
McDonald's Singapore and Hello Kitty Release Eight Plushies
QSR-Backed Sleepwear Sets
McDonald's Australia Partners with Peter Alexander for a New Collection
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
QSR Burger Sauce Packets
McDonald's Offers Dipping Cups of its Big Mac Sauce on its Menu
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Anime Trading Card Meals
The McDonald's Pokémon Happy Meal Comes with a Four-Pack of Cards
Collegiate Esports Event Partners
McDonald's Partnered with Collegiate Sports Management Group
Horror-Themed QSR Short Films
The Jack In The Box 'Feeding Time' Short Film Offers Free Food
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Cartoon-Shaped Pastas
Kraft Mac & Cheese Revives SpongeBob SquarePants Shapes Amidst Fan Demand
Fried Noddle Burger Patties
Burger King Lithuania Just Added a New Mac & Cheese Burger
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Adult-Focused Meal Combos
McDonald's Australia Debuts the Adult Happy Meal with McNugget Buddies
Cheesy Macaroni-Topped Burgers
The Smashburger S’mac & Cheese Burger is the Ultimate Comfort Food
Pizza Brand Burger Menus
Happy Joe's Pizza Has a New Happy Joe’s Pizza Burger Menu
Snack-Packed QSR Boxes
The Jack in the Box Mega Munchies Box is Packed with Ample Food
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Ranch-Covered Chicken Burgers
McDonlad's is Offically Introducing the Bacon Ranch McCrispy
Heartwarming Social Good Ads
RMHC Debuted the 'Moments That Count' Campaign
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Autumnal Americana QSR Items
These New McDonald’s UK Menu Items are Here for the Fall
Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers
Freddy's New Grilled Cheese Steakburger is Instant Comfort Food
Flavor-Enhanced QSR Wrap Menus
The McDonald’s McWrap and Chicken Snack Wrap Menu Has Been Revamped
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Virtual Game and Merchandise Collection
Live-Action Film Kids Meals
McDonald's The Little Mermaid Happy Meal Comes in Several Options
International QSR Seafood Sandwiches
McDonald's Lobster Rolls are Arriving in Taiwan
Tasty Convenience Retailer Snacks
The Rutter's Lover's Inspired Food Menu is Available 24/7
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Individual Nugget QSR Campaigns
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets of Love Promotion is Celebratory
Billboard Design Competitions
Halo Burger is Hosting a Billboard Design Contest for a Scholarship
Extra-Meaty Breakfast Sandwiches
McDonald's Mighty Breakfast Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Returning Supersized Sandwiches
McDonald's is Bringing Back the Double Big Mac for a Limited Time
Mammoth Milestone-Celebrating Burgers
Fatburger Created a 1.25 lb Fatburger for Its Anniversary
Actress-Inspired Beauty Products
The Marilyn Monroe x KISS Collection Commemorates Legacy
Content-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
Flavourful Smash Burger Menus
O’charley’s Just Launched Its Massive New Smash Hit Burger Lineup
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
The McDonald's Free Fries Friday Promotion is an App Exclusive
QSR Crime Podcasts
Wendy's Created a True Crime Podcast Called The Burger Files
Mom-Celebrating Cafe Products
The Tim Hortons Share Your Love Collection is Here for Mother's Day
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies