Business Description

Quick-service restaurant.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1955

Franchising Since:  1955

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	27,078	80.8%
Company-Owned Units:	6,439	19.2%
Total Operating Units:	33,517	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 25% are Minority-Owned Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Targeted marketing/advertising in minority publications and with minority organizations; Business Facilities Lease (BFL) program is a franchising tool which allows franchising to individuals who have all the necessary skills and competencies but lack the total needed equity injection*; Have a team of national and regional lenders who support streamlining the process for franchisees securing necessary financing*. *These programs are available to all franchisees.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 14,098 42.1% In 50 States Canada: 1 4.2% In 6 Canadian Provinces International: 17,998 53.7% In 118 Foreign Countries   Total: 33,517 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	861
2. Texas	1,179
3. California	1,342

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$500K
Total Investment:	$1.1-1.9MM
Average Total Investment:	$1471K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$45K
Average Franchise Fee:	$45K
On-Going Royalty:	12.5%
Average Royalty:	12%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: , 50 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	0
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from McDonald's.