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McDonald's

Quick-service restaurant.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1955

Franchising Since:

1955

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	27,970	80.9%
Company-Owned Units:	6,595	19.1%
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Total Operating Units:	34,565	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	14,156	41%	In 50 States
Canada:	1,405	4.1%	In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:	19,004	55%	In 118 Foreign Countries
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Total:	34,565	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	1,339
2. Texas	1,194
3. Florida	868

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:	$750K
Total Investment:	$1.1 - 2.1MM
Average Total Investment:	$1K

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?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

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:

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	0
Asian-American:	0
Hispanic:	0
Native American:	0
Other:	26% are Minority-Owned
Specific Minority:	Targeted marketing/advertising in minority publications and with minority organizations; Have a team of national and regional lenders who support streamlining the process for franchisees securing necessary financing.* *This program is available to all franchisees.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: