Key Investment Facts
✓ Data verified · 2026-04-12 · Confidence: 80%
Initial Investment
$1.3M–$2.3M
Franchise Fee
$45K
Royalty Rate
4.00%
Avg Unit Revenue
$3.7M
Total Units
40,031
Annual Growth
+1500 units/yr
Franchisee Satisfaction Score
72.0/100
About McDonald's
World's largest fast food chain serving burgers, fries, and breakfast items.
Training Program: 9 weeks of initial training included.
Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation): Available — franchisees can view historical earnings data.
Tags: fast-food, burgers, global, established
Franchisee Q&A
Real answers from verified McDonald's owners
💬
No questions yet
Be the first to ask a verified McDonald's franchisee
Explore Similar Opportunities
Compare McDonald's Against
More Food & Restaurant Franchises
Chick-fil-A
Beloved chicken sandwich chain known for exceptional service and closed Sundays.
Culver's
Family-favorite restaurant known for ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard.
Raising Cane's
Simple menu focused on premium chicken finger meals.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Specialty bakery chain known for decorated bundt cakes.
Similar Investment Range
Other franchises with similar startup costs across categories.
Christian Brothers Automotive
Upscale auto repair with a faith-based company culture.
Primrose Schools
High-quality early education and childcare franchise.
⚠️ Data is for educational reference only. Verify all figures with the franchisor's official Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). FranchiseStack does not provide investment advice. Last reviewed 2026-04-12.