1971–1984, (national branding) 1971-present (regional branches)[]
This logo was first introduced when McDonald's opened its first German branch in Munich on 22 November 1971. This was followed on 21 December 1990 in Plauen.
1984–2003[]
In 1984, the logo was given a red background and the text became white.
1996–2006[]
2006–present[]
As part of the first restaurant redesign in decades, called 'Forever Young', the logo was redesigned.