Franchise FAQ

how much is mcdonald's franchise cost

by Milo Barton Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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McDonald's franchisee applicants must have a minimum of $500,000 available in liquid assets and pay a $45,000 franchise fee. Those looking to launch a new McDonald's franchise can expect to shell out between $1,314,500 and $2,306,500. Existing franchise prices can cost upwards of $1 million or more.

How much is it to buy a McDonald's franchise?

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.

How much profit does McDonalds make?

McDonald's annual gross profit for 2021 was $12.58B, a 29% increase from 2020. McDonald's annual gross profit for 2020 was $9.752B, a 12.77% decline from 2019. McDonald's annual gross profit for 2019 was $11.179B, a 3.2% increase from 2018. McDonald's Corporation is the world's leading global food service retailer.

How much money can a franchisee make?

How Much Money Can You Make Owning A Franchise? If you Google the national average income for a franchise owner in the United States, you’ll find answers ranging anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000+ per year.The real answer is that this number is largely irrelevant, as the average income varies greatly from franchise to franchise and business owner to business owner.

How much does it cost to build a McDonalds?

Startup costs, which include construction and equipment expenses, average between $958,000 and $2.2 million, according to McDonald's. The total is determined by the geography and size of the...

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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.

How much does McDonald's franchise cost?

McDonald's has the franchise fee of up to $45,000, with total initial investment range of $464,500 to $2,306,500. The data below, compiled from the McDonald's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) 2020, represent the estimated financial range for the initial setting up and first 3 months of operation for a new McDonald’s restaurant.

What does McDonald's sell?

Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts.

Is McDonald's a franchise?

Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts.

What type of franchise does McDonald's have?

McDonald’s offers four types of franchises: Traditional Restaurant: This type of franchise is located in freestanding buildings, store fronts, food courts, and other locations. The franchisee operates a full-menu restaurant, offering the public a high standard of quality and uniformity in food and service.

How much does McDonald's require to purchase a restaurant?

McDonald’s also offers two types of restaurant purchase: new or existing. The area where this makes the most difference is the required initial down payment. For new restaurants, the down payment is 40% of the total cost. For existing restaurants, the down payment is 25% of the total cost. The down payment cannot come from borrowed funds. Also, if financing is used for the rest of the initial investment costs in any way, the remaining balance of the restaurant purchase price must be paid off within the first seven years of operation.

How much cash does McDonald's require?

In addition, it takes more than just the initial investment to become a McDonald’s franchisee. The franchisor also has a liquid cash requirement of at least $500,000 (a few exceptions apply). A cash requirement is the amount of money a franchisor requires a franchisee have in savings and be able to access quickly in case of emergencies and unexpected situations when starting the business. It also accounts for regular living expenses until the franchise unit begins turning a profit large enough for the franchisee to garner an adequate take-home wage.

Why is McDonald's so popular?

Why is McDonald’s so popular? One reason is, while it’s not the biggest operation in the world by total number of units—that distinction belongs to 7-Eleven, it still regularly brings in the most revenue for franchises year-after-year.

What is a BFL franchise?

BFL Franchises: ‘Business Facilities Lease’ franchises grant franchises with leases that include the business facilities.

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