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McDonald's

The world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 40,000 locations in over 100 countries.

Veteran DiscountActively Growing
McDonald's
$1.2M–$2.8M
Investment
$45K
Franchise Fee
4%
Royalty
$1.2M+
Liquid Capital
Territories
Available
Veteran DiscountMulti-Unit AvailableGrowing Brand

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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $1.2M–$2.8M
📍Territory Availability
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🏷️Industry Category
Food & Beverage franchise
👤Ownership Style
owner operator

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About McDonald's

Test story.

Investment At-a-Glance

$1.2M–$2.8M
Total Investment
$45K
Franchise Fee
4%
Royalty
$1.0M+
Min. Liquid Capital
6%
Brand / Ad Fund
$11K
Annual Tech Fee
8 weeks
Training
20 years
Term

By the Numbers

1940
Year Founded
1953
Franchising Since
38,000+
Total Locations
#10
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Rank

Next Steps

1
Intro Call
Background + Goals
2
Territory + FDD
Review Demographic Report, Address All FDD Questions
3
Funding & Validation
Corporate Team Joins To Verify Funding & Verify Operations
4
Franchise Application
Collect Full Franchise Application And Intent To Join Franchise
5
CEO Approval
CEO Joins For Pre-Approval And Final Steps

McDonald's Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a McDonald's franchise is $1.2M–$2.8M. The initial franchise fee is $45K. Ongoing royalty is 4%.

McDonald's Franchise Revenue (Item 19)

According to the most recent FDD Item 19, the average unit volume for McDonald's is $2.5M. This financial performance representation is sourced directly from their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is McDonald's a Good Franchise to Own?

McDonald's is a Food & Beverage opportunity. Veteran discounts are offered. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.

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