The approval process

After several interviews, if we're both sure that a McDonald's franchise is right for you, you'll embark on your training programme which typically takes nine months. This involves visiting and working in several restaurants as well as classroom-based tuition. The training is excellent, but you'll have to support yourself throughout that period, as well as provide a refundable £5,000 training deposit.

There's more to running a McDonald's franchise than serving burgers and french fries - much more. You'll need a remarkable aptitude for connecting and communicating with people. You'll be completely committed for at least 20 years, with no other business interests. And we only offer franchises to individuals, although many of our franchisees run their businesses as husband-and-wife teams.

Meet us at an Open Day

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. View Open Days.