MCD · 8-K · 20260923PR000076

Franchisee Economics

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-09-23 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text

McDonald’s plans to provide approximately $8.5 billion of total NEXT partnering support through 2036, including approximately $5 billion through 2030. The support will combine rent relief and capital support to accelerate restaurant modernization, technology deployment and operational improvements. The targeted 250 basis points of gross restaurant-level efficiency is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in annual cash-flow benefits for the average U.S. restaurant. McDonald’s estimates franchisees will achieve an approximately four-year payback after partnering support.

Key facts

• McDonald’s plans to provide approximately $8.5 billion in total NEXT partnering support through 2036. source
• McDonald’s plans to provide approximately $5 billion in NEXT partnering support through 2030 (part of the $8.5 billion through 2036). source
• McDonald’s estimates NEXT investments will generate an approximately four-year payback for franchisees, after partnering. source
• The approximately 250 basis points of gross restaurant-level efficiency improvements is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in annual cash flow benefits for the average U.S. restaurant. source
• Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners. source
• McDonald’s defines Systemwide sales to include sales at all restaurants, whether owned and operated by the Company or by franchisees. source

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