In 1953, the first McDonald’s franchise opened its doors in Downey, California. This historic location boasts a totally unrecognizable design and mascot. Instead of Ronald McDonald, Speedee tops ...

Old McDonald had a... really old restaurant in Downey, California, E-I-E-I-O! It's actually the world's oldest McDonald's in operation today! Let's hope they never get rid of it. It's historical!

The McDonald's location in Downey, California, is the oldest McDonald's restaurant that still looks as it did when it first opened. It is the oldest surviving McDonald's location in the world.