Oldest McDonald's restaurant

United States historic places

The oldest McDonald's restaurant that is still in business operation is a drive-up hamburger stand. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Boulevard at Florence Avenue in Downey, California, United States. Opened on August 18, 1953, it is the third McDonald's restaurant outlet to be opened and is the second restaurant franchised by Richard and Maurice McDonald, before the involvement of Ray Kroc in the company.