McDonald's Franchise

Hamburgers, chicken, salads

McDonald's brand is in 122 countries around the world. Thirty thousand locations serve 51 million customers each day. More than 70 percent of McDonald's restaurants around the world are owned and operated by independent local businesspeople.

In addition, the company operates Boston Market. It also has a subsidiary, Redbox, which in 2003 started as 18-foot wide automated convenience stores, but as of 2005 has focused on DVD rental machines.

Most standalone McDonald's restaurants offer both counter and drive-through service, with indoor and sometimes outdoor seating. The Drive-Thru, Auto-Mac, or McDrive as it is known in many countries, often has separate stations for placing, paying for, and picking up orders, though the former two steps are frequently combined. In some countries "McDrive" locations near highways offer no counter service or seating. In contrast, locations in high-density city neighborhoods often omit drive-through service.

Please Note: The operators of McDonald's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official McDonald's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a McDonald's franchise?

Total Investment: $655,750-$1,225,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty Fee: 12.5%+
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: $45K

How to contact McDonald's

McDonald's
Kroc Dr.
Oak Brook, IL
60523

Phone: (630)623-6196
Fax: (630)623-5658

Website: Visit Website

McDonald's News

Mcdonalds Aims To Franchise In Kosovo
US fast-food giant McDonalds is planning on expanding its franchise into Kosovo. There are currently 800 companies in the running to gain the first McDonalds franchise agreement for Kosovo. At the moment Kosovo and Albania are the only two countries in the region where McDonalds does not operate... more

Mcdonald's Franchise Holders Turn To Feng Shui
The only familiar signs at the McDonald's in this large Asian community are the golden arches, the drive-through and the menu. Gone are the plastic furniture, Ronald McDonald and the red and yellow palette that has defined McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain. Leather seats... more

Mcdonald's Side Of Franchise
After the impressive run McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has had, what could be its second act? Apparently, at least part of it is turning more of its restaurants over to franchisees so it can focus more attention on significant international markets. McDonald's said it plans to sell about 21% of... more

Mcdonald's Names New Cfo, Announces Fewer Company-owned Stores
McDonald's Corp., reaching inside its existing ranks to fill a looming vacancy, said Tuesday that senior vice president and Controller Peter J. Bensen will become chief financial officer of the Oak Brook fast-food giant, effective Jan. 1. As CFO, Bensen will succeed 55-year-old Matthew Paull,... more

Mcdonald's Scorching Hot Buns
Here we go again: McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is hot, hot, hot, reporting another great month of same-store sales and ups its quarterly guidance. Mickey D's said that same-store sales increased 5.9% in September (versus 7.7% last year) and 6.9% in the third quarter (versus 5.8% last year). Th... more
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Franchise History

When did the first McDonald's open? 1955
When did McDonald's start franchising? 1955

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 11632 903 9878 8096

2004 11629 860 9694 8038

2003 11533 843 9740 8065

2002 11276 832 9850 8262

2001 11051 812 9455 6918

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Business Operations

82% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills

Listing Tags

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