<P> A Happy Meal was 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 . </P>
<P> A Happy Meal was 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 . </P>
when did mcdonald 's start selling happy meals
when did mcdonald 's start selling happy meals
June 1979
June 1979