MCD · News · 20261106N
Franchise Model and Expansion Outlook
MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-11-06 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42 · In source text
McDonald’s reported that it had refranchised about 175 restaurants across the U.S. and International Operated Markets year to date. It is targeting a globally franchised system that is 98% franchised by 2028. The company expects about 2,500 gross restaurant openings in 2026, below its 2,600 target, while about 2,100 net openings are on track.
Key facts
- McDonald's expects approximately 2,500 gross restaurant openings in 2026, below its 2,600 target, and is on track for approximately 2,100 net openings. source
- McDonald's refranchised approximately 175 restaurants across the U.S. and International Operated Markets year-to-date, and is targeting 98% franchised globally by 2028. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | McDonald's expects approximately 2,500 gross restaurant openings in 2026, below its 2,600 target, and is on track for approximately 2,100… |