McCafe Opens in Chicago

Innovative New McDonald's Gourmet Coffee Shop -- Only One of Its Kind in The

                                   U.S.

  WHO:            Marilyn and Ralph Wright, owner/operators of McCafe and
                  Phil Gray, Vice President/McDonald's Chicago Region ...

  WHAT:           will unveil McDonald's newest concept, McCafe.  McCafe
                  offers a wide selection of high-end cakes and pastries,
                  gourmet coffee, cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate, fruit
                  smoothies, premium teas, Chicago-made Kim & Scott's
                  gourmet pretzels, Viva Tiramisu, New York Style
                  Cheesecake, Danish, scones and more.  Food and beverages
                  will be served in fine china along with stainless steel
                  flat ware.  The warm decor consists of leather couches,
                  chairs and bistro style tables with accents of mahogany,
                  granite, lace curtains and French vintage posters. McCafe
                  is a place customers can enjoy the highest quality coffees
                  and desserts in a relaxing atmosphere, at a great value.

  WHEN:           Tuesday, May 1, 2001
                  10:30 a.m. -- Ribbon Cutting
                  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Restaurant tours/Spokespersons
                  available

  WHERE:          McCafe
                  115 N. Wabash, Chicago
                  Adjacent to the McDonald's

  BACKGROUND
  INFO:           The McCafe concept originated in Australia in 1993. Today,
                  there are about 300 McCafe in 17 countries.  This Chicago-
                  based McCafe is the only McCafe in the U.S.   There are no
                  other McCafes in development in the U.S.  McDonald's is
                  the world's leading foodservice retailer with more than
                  28,000 restaurants serving 45 million customers each day
                  in 120 countries.  Approximately 80 percent of McDonald's
                  restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by
                  independent, local businessmen and women.   McDonald's
                  Owners of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana consists of over
                  460 restaurants stretching from Zion to Watseka and
                  Princeton to Michigan City, Indiana.  As part of its
                  ongoing community efforts, McDonald's supports various
                  charitable and educational programs.

  CONTACT:        Joyce Szymanski, 312-751-5502, or Laura Sabatino,
                  312-751-5524, both for McDonald's

PRNewswire -- April 30

SOURCE: McDonald's