MCD · 8-K · 20260923PR000076
Store Count and Expansion
MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-09-23 · Importance 47 · Surprise 32 · In source text
McDonald’s operates more than 46,000 restaurants globally, with approximately 95% owned and operated by independent local business owners. Unit expansion is expected to contribute nearly 2.5% to Systemwide sales growth in 2027, moderating to about 2% by 2030. The company’s system spans more than 100 countries and includes company-operated, conventional franchised, developmental licensee and affiliate restaurants.
Key facts
- McDonald’s expects sales from unit expansion to contribute nearly 2.5% to Systemwide sales growth in 2027. source
- McDonald’s expects sales from unit expansion to moderate to about 2% contribution to Systemwide sales growth by 2030. source
- McDonald’s has more than 46,000 restaurants. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | McDonald’s expects sales from unit expansion to contribute nearly 2.5% to Systemwide sales growth in 2027. |
| revenue | positive | committed | — | McDonald’s expects sales from unit expansion to moderate to about 2% contribution to Systemwide sales growth by 2030. |