1940s: The Original Menu – McDonald's started with a simple menu featuring hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and soft drinks.
1955: The Addition of French Fries – French fries became a staple on the menu, replacing the original potato chips.
1963: Introduction of the Filet-O-Fish – McDonald's introduced the Filet-O-Fish to cater to customers who abstained from meat on Fridays.
1968: The Birth of the Big Mac – The iconic Big Mac was introduced, featuring two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
1973: The Quarter Pounder Joins the Menu – The Quarter Pounder was introduced, offering a larger beef patty for customers seeking a heartier meal.
1979: Happy Meals Are Born – McDonald's launched the Happy Meal, a smaller-sized meal for kids that included a toy.
1981: Introduction of McNuggets – Chicken McNuggets were added to the menu, quickly becoming a popular choice for customers.
1987: Salads Enter the Scene – McDonald's introduced salads to offer healthier options for customers.