Become a Macca's Franchisee

Welcome to McDonald's Franchising.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a McDonald's franchisee, and what opportunities it presents for your career and lifestyle?

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McDonald's New Zealand is in growth mode, and there's never been a more exciting time to join the Macca's System.

Running a McDonald's franchise is a once-in-a-lifetime career experience. Our franchisees are owner-operators, not passive investors.

For community-minded individuals willing to put in the work and inspired to delve into every aspect of the business, McDonald's has the established framework for success. Our resources are unmatched, and the McDonald's franchise model is the best in the world.

What's involved and what does it take?

McDonald's has always been a franchise business, and we firmly believe our franchisees are among the best in the industry. This is in part due to the care we take in recruiting, training, developing, and retaining our Franchisees.

We're after leaders of business and people. Hard workers not afraid to roll up their sleeves and devote their time and energy to running a successful restaurant, leading high-performing teams and making a difference in their communities.

Prospective franchisees don't need a background with McDonald's or within the food industry. Approximately 90% of our restaurants are owned and operated by more than 50 local businessmen and women from a range of professional backgrounds.

It is a golden opportunity that brings rewards, but it is also hard work, and we want the best in the business.

Experience & Commitment

Devote full-time and best efforts to the business, including exhibiting personal management and leadership in the restaurant business.
Commit to an extensive 12 month training program that includes your ability to participate in a number of different parts of the day and days a week depending on restaurant operating hours.
Open to relocate based on availability of restaurants.
Embrace our values, future vision and investment strategies to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's customers.
You currently have, or have had, a successful business or career, demonstrated significant team leadership and know how to attract and develop talented people.
You are, or you demonstrate the characteristics of, someone able to become an integral part of your community as an employer, service provider, local business leader and an advocate of the McDonald's brand.

World Class Training

To become a successful Franchisee, you need to take on board everything we've learned in over 50 years of successfully running restaurants. That is why our Registered Applicant Training Program goes for 12 months full-time.
While it's unpaid, it's also unmatched. You'll learn about our systems and routines, and we'll train you to perform every role in a McDonald's restaurant. At the end of the program, you will have all the skills you need to operate a restaurant and start to apply your own talents to make it a success.
Most of your training will take place in a McDonald's restaurant-led by an experienced franchisee and a team of others who will support your development.
In addition, there are eight formal classroom sessions held face to face at our Gary Lloydd Training Centre and at McDonald's Charlie Bell School of Management in Sydney or virtually. Your complete training program will include seminars, conferences and one on one sessions with corporate staff.

Feeding and Fostering Communities

At McDonald's, we believe we have a responsibility to add value to the communities in which we live and operate, and we are proud to play an active role in communities across New Zealand
Franchisees are encouraged to contribute locally in a way that is most relevant and appropriate to themselves and their communities. Through community involvement our franchisees have become strong leaders in their communities and have had a positive impact at a local level.
At the heart of McDonald's commitment to giving back is Ronald McDonald House NZ - one of New Zealand’s major children's charities and helps thousands of seriously ill children and their families across New Zealand every year.

Financial Investment & Rewards

We ask all prospective franchisees to make a significant financial investment - upwards of $1,800,000 unencumbered funds, without partnerships or investors.
New Franchisees enter the McDonald's system through the purchase of an existing restaurant business from an existing Franchisee or McDonald's.
The purchase price usually reflects the market value of the restaurant. The purchaser is not permitted to borrow more than 67% of the McDonald's agreed valuation for their first restaurant. McDonald's valuation may be less than the agreed purchase price.
Size of the restaurant facility, location and style of decor and landscaping will affect the restaurant value.

What are the benefits & opportunities?

Being a McDonald's franchisee is not just about selling burgers. Franchisees are running multi-million-dollar restaurants that feed hundreds of people every day, while at the same time developing and supporting employees (many of whom are young people) and contributing to their local community and economy.

Your individual McDonald's restaurant franchise enjoys a key critical competitive advantage of a global brand unmatched in the food service industry-one we've carefully created, marketed, and nurtured in New Zealand for more than 50 years.

Your Own Business

Our goal is to ensure you succeed as a franchisee, and we will help you optimise sales and profits by assisting you in maximising quality, service, and cleanliness through:
Local and national support in the areas of operations, human resources, real estate, construction, purchasing, and equipment maintenance.
Extensive world class training
Award-winning advertising and marketing
Use of the operating system and trademarks of one of the world's best-known brands
Strong supply chain network of partners who ensure our restaurants are provided the highest-quality products for our menu

Personal satisfaction and a flexible career

Many of our franchisees talk about the satisfaction that comes from being a local business leader, working with other people, mentoring crew and being a genuine part of the local community. Many franchisees take this next career step with their families and enjoy the flexibility that comes from running your own business.

Contribute ideas

We welcome contributions and an open exchange of ideas between the company and our franchisees. The Big Mac®, Filet-O-Fish® and Bacon & Egg McMuffin® have all been developed from ideas generated by franchisees around the world.

Grow your career

The personal growth and business knowledge you'll develop from our extensive training and your experience as a franchisee is invaluable. Enjoy personal and professional growth and satisfaction, both as an individual owner operator and as a member of McDonald's respected global organisation.

Apply today

Our selection process is thorough, and deliberately so. Being a McDonald's franchisee is not just about selling burgers. It's about running a successful business, developing and supporting employees (many of whom are young people), creating a high-performance culture and contributing to the local community and economy.

Throughout the application process, we will review your prior experience and share more details about what it takes to be a successful McDonald's franchisee so that together, we can determine if this is the right opportunity for candidates, and McDonald's.

Apply now

The opportunity to enter the Franchisee Training Program is based on your ability to

Invest without partnerships or investors.
Devote full-time and best efforts to the business, including exhibiting personal management and leadership in the restaurant business.
Commit to an extensive training program that includes your ability to participate in a number of different parts of the day and days a week depending on restaurant operating hours. Open to relocate based on availability of restaurants.
Embrace our values, future vision and investment strategies to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's customers

Interested? Take the first step

If you are ready to explore the opportunity to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to own and operate your own business, we want to get to know more about you and your aspirations.