You wanna know if McDonald’s got a patent on their food? I heard some folks talkin’ ’bout it the other day. They say them big companies keep their recipes all secret-like.
Well, let me tell ya, that McDonald’s, they’re a big deal. Everybody knows ’em. They got them golden arches everywhere you look. But do they patent their recipe? Hmmm, that’s a good question.
Secret Recipes
I reckon it’s like when I make my apple pie. I got my own way of doin’ it, and I don’t go around tellin’ everyone how I do it. It’s my secret, ya see? These big companies, like McDonald’s and that Coca-Cola, they probably got secrets, too. They don’t want nobody copyin’ their stuff, that’s for sure.
Now, I ain’t no lawyer, but I heard them talk about somethin’ called “trade secrets“. Sounds fancy, but it just means keepin’ your mouth shut about how you make somethin’ special. If you tell everyone, then it ain’t a secret no more, is it? And if it ain’t a secret, then anyone can just copy ya. So these companies, they gotta be careful.
Protecting secret recipes is important, they all say that it is important. If they just tell everyone the recipes, other fast food can make them too. Then they will lose a lot of money.
- Keep it secret.
- Don’t tell nobody.
- Make sure folks who know the secret keep their mouths shut.
McDonald’s Patents
I did hear that McDonald’s does have some patents. A lot, actually. But maybe they patent other things, not food recipes. Like maybe they got patents on their toys or their machines or somethin’. They got patents from all over the world. Seems like they got a lot in Australia, and some in Europe and New Zealand, too.
But their food? That Big Mac and them fries? I don’t know. Maybe they keep that stuff under wraps. Like that special sauce they put on the Big Mac. Folks been tryin’ to figure that one out for years.
They are famous for their Big Mac, their fries, and a lot of food. Everyone knows that. People all like to eat their food, very famous.
Keepin’ it Hush-Hush
If I was runnin’ a big company like McDonald’s, I’d probably keep my recipes secret, too. It’s smart. You don’t want everyone knowin’ your business. It’s like when I hide my good candy from the grandkids. I don’t want them eatin’ it all up!
So, yeah, maybe McDonald’s doesn’t patent their recipes. Maybe they just use that “trade secret” thing. They tell their workers, “Don’t you go blabbin’ about how we make this stuff!” And the workers, they gotta listen, or they might lose their jobs.
Why Keep It a Secret?
Well, think about it. If everyone knew how to make a Big Mac, would you still go to McDonald’s to get one? Probably not. You could just make one at home. And then McDonald’s wouldn’t make as much money.
It’s like my apple pie. If everyone knew my recipe, they wouldn’t come to my house askin’ for a slice. They’d just bake their own. And then I wouldn’t have anyone to share my pie with! And that’s no fun.
It is about their money. That is why they keep it a secret. They want to be the only one who make that. Then people have to buy from them. Smart, right? They make a lot of money that way. Everyone loves their food.
So, Does McDonald’s Patent Their Recipes?
I don’t think they do. They probably just keep them recipes secret. That’s what I would do, protect my special food. Like Coca-Cola, they don’t tell anyone how they make their drink, they just keep it a secret.
McDonald’s is famous, and their food is famous too. If they patent their recipes, everyone will know. Then they will not be famous anymore. So they keep it a secret. It’s important for their business. They don’t want anyone to copy them, I am sure.
So there ya have it. That’s all I know about McDonald’s and their recipes. They’re a big company, and they gotta protect their secrets. Just like I gotta protect my apple pie recipe! It is their secret, and they will not tell. That is all I can tell you about it.
