Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-139415 on Form S-8 of McDonald’s Corporation of our report dated June 24, 2015 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of McDonald’s Corporation Profit Sharing and Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2014.

/s/ Crowe Horwath LLP

Oak Brook, Illinois

June 24, 2015