Your First Steps on Your U.S. Franchisee Journey

Perhaps we were your first job. The go-to birthday outing for the kids. Your favorite fries. Maybe you’ve noticed the role we play in our communities and for charity. Or it just might be that you’ve wondered what it would be like to own a McDonald’s franchise in the United States.

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Running a McDonald’s franchise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Think of the people you’ll meet … in the restaurant, across our organization and in the neighborhood. We couldn’t be more proud of the leadership our franchisees demonstrate each and every day. It takes heart, soul and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.

How may we help you become a U.S. franchisee?

Explore these pages to learn more about franchising a McDonald’s restaurant in the United States.

Serve

We put our customers and people first

Inclusion

We open our doors to everyone

Community

We Are Good Neighbors

Integrity

We Do the Right Thing

Family

We Get Better Together

If you're ready to apply superior tangible and intangible skills full-time to your business, this is your opportunity to realize substantial rewards. Bring your minimum investment of $500,000 of non-borrowed personal funds, keen acumen in creating business plans, ability to run all operational aspects of your business, and willingness to relocate to your new McDonald's franchise.

“My family and I are now positive influencers in our community and are brand ambassadors everywhere we go. We all love sharing our story, encouraging, and mentoring people who have the same dream of entrepreneurship.”

Louis

Franchisee – Louisiana

Mathew Ajayi

U.S. Vice President – Franchising

Shelly Hicks

U.S. Franchising Manager

Amy Johnson

U.S. Franchising Director