The answer to this question is a little complicated. The McDonald’s that first opened in 1940 does not still exist. However, there are various McDonald’s around the world that trace their roots back to that original restaurant. In 1984, McDonald’s opened its first international location in Japan.
As of 2016, there are over 30,000 McDonald’s restaurants worldwide. So, the answer to whether or not the original McDonald’s still exists is – it depends.
