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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

McDonald's Corp was hit on Thursday with a potentially multi-billion-dollar lawsuit by Black franchise owners who accused the fast-food giant of racial discrimination for steering them to ...