Key Numbers
13,706
Total units open
221
Units opened last year
46
Units closed last year
46 non-renewals
175
Net unit growth
McDonald's USA Franchise
Food & Beverage 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 2005 (21+ years)
Item 19 Available
Initial Investment Range
$1,472,000 to $2,807,000
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty Rate
5% or 4% of Gross Sales
Ad Fund Contribution
4% of Gross Sales minimum
Term Length
20 years (traditional)
Number of Units (current)
13,706 total (13,062 franchised, 644 company-owned)
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$525K - $2.7M
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
67th percentile | Near the Food & Beverage industry average
Royalty Fee
4.0% to 5.0%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 4% ad fund
Years in Business
21+ years
Item 1 — Founded 2005
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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vs 431 Food & Beverage peersInitial InvestmentHigher than 67% of peers
Franchise FeeHigher than 77% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 99% of peers
Food & Beverage Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$538,700 – $1,453,703
Avg Franchise Fee
$34,232
Avg System Size
420 units
Franchises Analyzed
431
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