Franchise FAQ

how do you buy a mcdonald's franchise

by Heather Smith Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to Buy a McDonald's Franchise

  • Initial Steps According to McDonald's, the majority of prospective franchisees generally buy existing restaurants, though a few open new sites. ...
  • Buying a New Franchise McDonald's charges an initial $45,000 franchise fee to get a new store. ...
  • Buying Existing Arches To buy an existing McDonald's, you'll need at least 25 percent non-borrowed funds for the down payment. ...
  • Flipping a Restaurant ...
  • Recurring Costs ...

Full Answer

How much does it cost to buy a McDonalds franchise?

Most McDonald’s owner/operators have entered the corporation by purchasing an existing restaurant. To open a McDonald’s franchise, however, requires a total investment of $1-$2.2 million, with liquid capital available of $750,000. The franchise fee is $45,000. Owning a McDonald’s franchise is an easy sell.

What do you need to own a McDonald's franchise?

If you want to open a McDonald's franchise, you will need a least $750,000 in personal funds . Unfortunately, loans and credit do not count toward that figure. You will need an additional 1 or 2 million dollars to cover the pre-opening costs for equipment and supplies, but you can get a loan for that.

Can I make money with a franchise?

When it comes to making money franchising, and if your franchise program is built right (hint, hint), you may have additional sources of revenue built into your franchise program.

How much does it cost to buy a McDonald's?

Purchasing a McDonald's franchise, either from an existing franchisee or by opening a new restaurant, requires a large investment. While the initial franchise fee is $60,000 plus GST, you will generally need at least $1 million in order to purchase a McDonald's franchise, and may need more if you plan on opening a new location.

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What it takes

Most new franchisees enter the McDonald’s system through the purchase of an existing restaurant from either one of our franchisees or McDonald’s USA, LLC.

What you bring to the table

If you’re ready to bring your passion and commitment to our system, McDonald’s provides an amazing opportunity to realize substantial personal rewards.

Our selection process

After you successfully complete the training program, McDonald’s, in its sole and absolute discretion, will grant a qualified candidate a McDonald’s franchise opportunity. There may be a time delay between completion of training and the offer of a franchise, depending on availability of a suitable restaurant (s).

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

While the initial franchise fee is $60,000 plus GST, you will generally need at least $1 million in order to purchase a McDonald's franchise, and may need more if you plan on opening a new location.

What do I need to become a McDonald's franchisee?

McDonald's has strict requirements when it comes to approving franchisees, and there are a number of criteria that you will need to meet to be considered as a McDonald's franchisee. These include:

How much does it cost?

Purchasing a McDonald's franchise, either from an existing franchisee or by opening a new restaurant, requires a large investment.

How much does it cost to start a restaurant?

Your initial costs will vary depending on if you are purchasing an existing franchise or starting a new restaurant, as well as the location of your franchise. However, you will need to cover the following costs as part of your investment: 1 $60,000 licence fee. 2 $5,000 documentation fee. 3 Staff training and other start-up costs (approximately $160,000-$200,000). 4 Equipment and restaurant fit-out (approximately $1.6 million).

How many McDonald's are there in Australia?

McDonald's is a global, fast food icon, with locations in over 100 countries – and more than 970 around Australia. So it makes sense that the popular golden arches attract people interested in franchise options, as well as hungry customers. If you want to open a new McDonald's location in Australia, you need to meet the company's strict set ...

How many stages does McDonald's have?

McDonald's has a six-stage selection process for choosing potential franchisees. These stages are:

How much royalty does McDonald's charge?

McDonald's charges a 5% monthly royalty fee on your restaurant's gross sales, and you must also pay monthly rent and advertising fees, which are calculated as a percentage of your gross sales.

Welcome

Jason Clark is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at McDonald’s UK & Ireland. Here, Jason explains more about the McDonald’s Franchising model – and what’s in it for our Franchisees.

Gian Chahal

The support and training on offer helped me go from Police Inspector to Franchisee and now I serve the community in a different but no less rewarding way. With the help and support of a global brand, I can really make an impact locally. That’s the best thing about being a Franchisee.

Sarah Lloyd

I’d run my own Franchise before, but it was the support at McDonald’s that made all the difference to me. I’ve got access to a Franchise Consultant who I’m always bouncing ideas off. If I need any advice about my business, there’s always someone I can speak to, which means I can focus on making my business as successful as I can.

Ian Stephenson

Before becoming a Franchisee, I worked in a number of senior roles at McDonald’s. Thirty years’ experience with the brand gave me the confidence to set up my own company and I’ve never looked back.

Anne Wainwright

Prior to becoming a Franchisee I enjoyed a successful career as a Sales Director for Fujitsu. 10 years ago, I took charge of my first restaurant in Wakefield. Now, I operate six restaurants and employ over 600 people. I love being able to create opportunities for my people..

Paddy Cusack

Before becoming a Franchisee, I was a director in a real estate management firm, managing a team of 10 surveyors. I love working with people, so being a Franchisee is perfect for me.

Reema Mavani

Ever since I was young, I’ve wanted to build my own business. Having worked in the technology sector for over a decade, I knew what it took to manage large teams and be commercial – this experience set me up perfectly for becoming a franchisee.

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