What nickname is commonly used for McDonald's corporate training center in Illinois?

McDonald's corporate training center in Illinois is commonly called Hamburger University.

Hamburger University was established in 1961 at the McDonald's corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. It was created to train restaurant managers and other personnel in operations, leadership, service, food safety, and McDonald's standards.

The name became an important part of McDonald's corporate branding because it turned employee education into a memorable branded institution. Although the title sounds playful, the program reflected the company's emphasis on consistency across restaurants and markets.

Hamburger University is not a conventional public university and does not primarily function as a general academic college. It is a professional training organization associated with McDonald's. The institution later expanded its international presence, with training centers serving employees and franchisees in multiple regions.