Mcdonald's / Hamburger University

McDonald’s global headquarters and Hamburger University in Fulton Market.

Corporate headquarters and global training center · Since 1961

McDonald’s nine-story global headquarters at 110 N Carpenter, opened June 2018 and developed by Sterling Bay. Houses Hamburger University, McDonald’s global training center founded in 1961 in Elk Grove Village. The 490,000-square-foot building features simulation labs with replica restaurant setups, a 300-seat auditorium, an innovation kitchen for menu development, and a rotating international-menu test area. The main Chicago campus is one of nine Hamburger University locations worldwide (alongside Tokyo, London, Sydney, Munich, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Moscow).

Part of McDonald’s

Notable for site of Hamburger University, McDonald’s global training program founded in 1961 by Ray Kroc.

From corporate.mcdonalds.com — verified 2026-05-19. Check the site for current hours and details.