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What to know about McDonald's franchise? McDonald's is a fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1940 as a drive-in restaurant by Richard and Maurice McDonald. In 1948, they introduced the Speedee Service System, which was the first American drive-in restaurant to offer a limited menu at a set price. The company was looking for ways to speed up its service and offer a more consistent product to its customers. The Speedee Service System was designed to do just that, and it quickly became popular with customers. McDonald's menu offers a variety of items, including burgers, chicken, salads, fries, desserts, and breakfast items. McDonald's also offers Happy Meals for children and McCafe coffee drinks. In recent years, McDonald's has been working to improve its image and menu offerings. The company has added healthier items to its menu and has also introduced new initiatives such as the "My McDonald's" app, which allows customers to customize their orders. McDonald's is also working to reduce its environmental impact by using more recycled materials in its packaging and increasing its use of renewable energy. The franchisee will own and operate a quick service restaurant offering a limited menu of value-priced foods using the McDonald's System. The average unit has a seating capacity for approximately 50 people. The restaurant will be operated in accordance with McDonald's high standards of quality, service, cleanliness, and value. The restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, as well as a variety of McCafe coffee drinks. McDonald's is based in Chicago, IL. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a McDonald's franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a McDonald's franchise? Before starting a McDonald's franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a McDonald's franchise is $481,000 and can go all the way up to $2,450,000. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the McDonald's business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 McDonald's franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a McDonald's business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your McDonald's franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.

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