# International Fast Food Menus The McDonald's HQ Restaurant Offers Exclusive International Items By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-hq-restaurant References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/399380/McDonald-s-Opens-Restaurant-That-Serves-Menu-Items-From-Around-The-Globe/) & [news.mcdonalds](http://news.mcdonalds.com/stories/company-news-details/hq-restaurant-opening-global-menu?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) As people from different regions around the world have different taste preferences, it is common for global restaurant chains to only offer select menu items in different countries—but the [McDonald's HQ Restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-france-global-menu) provides the chance for people to sample international foods without having to hop on a plane. The McDonald's HQ Restaurant in Chicago regularly refreshes its menu offerings, and now it is offering everything from The Mighty Angus Burger from Canada and Australia's Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries to The McFlurry Prestígio from Brazil. The McDonald's HQ Restaurant is an example of [McDonald’s Experience of the Future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-heist-menu) (EOTF) restaurants, complete with a modern interior and an ever-changing interactive wall map that lights up when an item from a specific country is featured on the menu. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global Menu Offerings:** Global restaurant chains are offering menus that cater to different regional taste preferences. - **Localization of Fast Food Menus:** Fast food chains are offering localized menus that cater to regional taste preferences. - **Interactive Dining Experience:** Restaurants are providing customers with interactive dining experiences through digital technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Industry:** The fast food industry can cater to new markets by offering localized menus. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can benefit from global restaurant chains offering exclusive menu items from different countries. - **Digital Technology Industry:** The digital technology industry can assist the food and hospitality industry in creating innovative and interactive dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Flavor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-heist-menu.md) - [Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-france-global-menu.md) - [Hawaiian-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-burgers.md) - [Hackable Fast Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacked-menu-items.md) - [Remixed QSR Meal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-remix-menu.md) - [Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-uk-2.md) - [Customer-Suggested QSR Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menu-hacks.md) - [QSR Secret Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-secret-menu.md) - [Purveyor QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-singapore.md)