Who is the largest distributor of toys in the world?

McDonald's is the largest distributor of toys in the world, and by far. 20% of all sales at McDonald's include a toy, with one being passed out with each Happy Meal the company sells.

A Happy Meal is a form of kids' meal sold at the fast food restaurant chain McDonald's since June 1979. A small toy is included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a red box with a yellow smiley face and the McDonald's logo. The packaging and toy are frequently part of a marketing tie-in to an existing television show, film, or toy brand.

In July 2011, McDonald's announced plans to make Happy Meals healthier, including the addition of apples. The redesigned meals will contain a smaller portion (1.1 ounces) of fries, along with the apples. On February 4, 2013, McDonald's announced that Fish McBites, fried Alaskan pollock, the same fish used in Filet-O-Fish, would be added as an entree, which would run until March, intended to coincide with Lent.

On November 1, 2013, McDonald's started giving out books with its Happy Meals instead of toys. This was just one in a long string of attempts by McDonald's to change the image of its Happy Meal, which has come under fire for playing a role in childhood obesity. The books ended for children on November 14, when McDonald's switched back to giving out toys.

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William Laughlin

Syed Hussain, Keith Richard Mears, The definition of "distribute" does not imply selling nor is that word stated in the question and answer. That is your own inference. In fact, there have been times when the toy supply runs out and the Happy Meals are still sold at the same price without the toys. Leaflets are distributed, but not sold. Text books are distributed to public school students, but not sold. Food and supplies are distributed to victims of natural disasters, but are not sold. Distribute means "to deal out".

Michael Topliss

Got it. Sadly Toys r us are no more😥

Shasta Michele Aten Medley

I think Santa should have been included on the list.

michael d engels

Michael Topliss, there are still many stores across Canada and even in Asia...

Denise Currie

Bit of a trick question, until I really thought about it. I don't go to McDonalds but recall them giving out toys in those boxes for children.

danielle amyot

Michael Topliss, we still have toys r us in quebec, canada

filmnut

I think the question, to be fair should be: “What is the largest company that distributes toys”!

Denis Sagendorf

I'LL BET THAT IF YOU GO BACK AND DIG DEEPER YOU'LL FIND THAT McDONALD'S TOYS IN MEALS DOESN'T COME CLOSE TO THE NUMBER OF TOYS DISTRIBUTED BY "CRACKER JACK"!!!!!!