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Document and Entity Information Document
Sep. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Amendment Flag false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Soliciting Material false
Written Communications false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2022
Entity File Number 1-5231
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-2361282
Entity Address, Address Line One 110 North Carpenter Street
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60607
City Area Code 630
Local Phone Number 623-3000
Entity Registrant Name MCDONALDS CORP
Entity Central Index Key 0000063908
Trading Symbol MCD
Security Exchange Name NYSE