McDonald's Corporation
About McDonald's
McDonald’s Corporation is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with over 43,000 restaurants across 115 markets and has become one of the most recognized brands globally.
McDonald’s pioneered the franchise model, expanding its footprint through partnerships with independent franchisees and master franchise partners.
The company generates approximately 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with the remainder coming from company-operated restaurants.
Its operations are organized into three core geographic segments:
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United States
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Internationally Operated Markets
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International Developmental Licensed Markets
McDonald’s restaurants offer a wide-ranging menu that includes:
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Burgers and sandwiches (hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets, wraps)
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Sides and beverages (fries, salads, soft drinks, coffee, shakes, desserts)
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Breakfast items (biscuit and bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hotcakes)
McDonald’s was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
McDonald's's Business Strategy
McDonald’s runs one of the largest and most recognizable fast-food businesses in the world, using a franchise-based model. Around 93% of its restaurants are run by independent franchisees, while McDonald’s collects rent and fees from them and often owns the land or buildings where the…
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Our Take on McDonald's
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✅ Iconic Global Brand: McDonald’s is one of the most recognized brands in the world, with a consistent global presence and strong brand equity that transcends demographics and geographies.
✅ Franchise-Based, Scalable Business Model: The majority of McDonald’s restaurants are franchised, allowing the company to…
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