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McDonald’s HQ Returns to Loop After Half a Century
McDonald’s Corporation came back to Chicago for the first time in nearly 50 years, with Monday’s grand opening of its build-to-suit headquarters in the West Loop, developed by Sterling Bay. The fast-food giant was headquartered in the Loop from 1955 until 1971, when it moved to the suburbs.
“Our move back home to Chicago is about more than a building—it’s symbolic of our journey to transform our brand and become more closely-connected with our customers,” McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook said. “Our new location enables us to better listen, learn and engage with our customers while providing a modern, worker-friendly headquarters that fosters collaboration and re-energizes employees.”
The company’s headquarters, including a flagship Hamburger University location, comprises 490,000 square feet at the nine-story property. Its ground floor is home to a one-of-a-kind McDonald’s restaurant, with a rotating selection of menu items from around the world.
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