University of Missouri
University of Missouri: The Mc Donaldization of Society
This site focuses on bureaucracy, the process of rationalization, and the power of the fast-food restaurant as an organizational force.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Ray Kroc
One-page profile of influential innovator, Ray Kroc, "fast food's founding father", whose vision and ideas launched the successful McDonald's franchise.
Other
Fast Food Fun
Use your knowledge of spreadsheets to analyze the calories and fat content of fast food choices. This project gives links to a USDA site and a final report format. A sample spreadsheet and grading rubric is also provided.
Other
Mc Spotlight: A Brief History of Mc Donald's
Gives a brief history of McDonald's from 1954 to 1996.
Other
Mc Donald's Game
What does it take to run a gigantic corporation like McDonald's, the restaurant that people love to hate? Here's a game that will involve you in the process of running this large restaurant chain. What difficult decisions do you have to...
Curated OER
Original Mc Donald's Restaurant
Where did the hamburger come from? How has it become such an icon and staple of American life? "Present at the Creation," explores these questions and gives us a variety of possible answers. You can even watch an early McDonald's...