Become part of a modern and progressive brand
Becoming a McDonald's franchisee is not for everyone. It's a long term commitment. You'll need significant financial investment combined with a hard working and hands-on approach to running a customer-orientated business.
Let's be clear
Becoming a McDonald's franchisee is not for everyone. You'll need a significant financial investment, a habit of hard work, a long term commitment and a hands-on approach to running a customer-orientated business.
We're with you from day one
Join us as a franchisee and you'll benefit from a first class training programme to help you take advantage of our proven system. You'll get ongoing support and advice to help progress you and your business throughout your twenty year term.
Are we right for each other?
Like we said, a career as a McDonald's franchisee is not by any means for everyone. Equally, we don't accept just anyone either. Ideally, you'll already have a successful business or career and will have demonstrated significant team leadership.
Being hands on
Running a McDonald's franchise means running it. The role would vary from working in the restaurant and preparing the food to dealing with marketing and making critical business decisions. It is emphatically hands on. You will be leading your team and ensuring that at all times, the customers visiting your restaurant enjoy the highest standards on each and every visit.
What's the deal?
As a guide, the cost of a restaurant typically ranges from £125,000 to £325,000. You will need to provide at least 25% of the value as unencumbered funds, the remaining 75% can be funded through a bank loan with favourable funding terms.
Find out for yourself
One of the best ways to learn more about being a franchisee is to come and talk to us. We host Open Days and attend other events all over the country, so please find one near you, come along and see what it's all about.
What do I get for my money?- You purchase the equipment and the rights to operate a business from a location for a set term; you therefore in effect buy the profitability of a business. The challenge is to maximise the sales and profitability of the business over the 20 year term
- Can I have more than one store?
- We only franchise one restaurant at a time. If you attain consistently high standards then McDonald's will consider selling you additional restaurants.
- Can I set up the franchise in my own property?
- Property selection and franchisee selection are two wholly separate decisions. As we sell existing trading restaurants, the sourcing of a site is not necessary. Our franchisee selection process is based on an individuals careers or business track record. We only sell existing restaurants with at least 2 years trading history.
- Will I have to work in the business full time or can I have a business manager to look after my store?
- Buying into McDonald's is a hands on investment and you are required to fully participate in the day to day running of the business. However as you expand with additional restaurants obviously you will require management assistance.
- Will I be able to sell my business in the future?
- Yes, if your personal circumstances change then you may sell the remainder of your term to a McDonald's approved buyer (someone who has been approved through the McDonald's franchisee selection process).
- I want to franchise overseas, do I complete this application form?
- We can only supply information for franchising within the UK. Please visit www.aboutmcdonalds.com to select the country you are interested in for more information.
- I have a property that I would like to franchise myself, how do I go about this?
- Franchising and Property are two separate areas of McDonald's. We only franchise existing company owned restaurants to new franchisees. If you own a property/site that meets all of the criteria detailed on development then please contact the relevant member of the Property Team for your area. Please note that if your site is of interest to McDonald's you would not be able to franchise it yourself as it would open as a company owned restaurant.
British Franchise Association
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the voluntary self regulating governing body for
franchising.
Visit their site to
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