McDonald’s earns more than $8 billion: this is how its franchise model works

In 2024, McDonald’s company-operated restaurants generated about 10.2 billion dollars in revenue. In contrast, franchises generated more than 15.72 billion dollars in revenue for the company, ...

What does McDonald’s make a living on? Rents and royalties exceed direct hamburger sales

In contrast, franchise-related operations —such as property rent and sales royalties— generated more than $15.72 billion, consolidating their role as the main source of revenue. McDonald’s combined ...

McDonald’s escapes class-action lawsuit for franchisees’ alleged PUMP Act violations

A federal district court dismissed PUMP Act claims against McDonald’s because the plaintiffs did not allege it directly ...

Franchise Success Isn't Automatic — It's Earned. Here's How to Do It Right.

Many franchise candidates fall for the "it runs itself" myth. Here's why hands-on ownership is the only real path to success.

McDonald's urges dismissal of Black former franchisees' discrimination lawsuit

McDonald's Corp on Friday urged a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit by dozens of Black former franchise owners who accused the fast-food giant of racial discrimination for selling them underperforming ...