Meet owners like you

Our Franchisees are just like you. They come from all walks of life, with unique stories, career journeys, and paths to success. And through their restaurants, they have an immeasurable impact on people, careers, and the communities they call home.

Join a community of changemakers

When you become a McDonald’s Franchisee, you join a growing network of business owners and community leaders who are working to build legacies, make an impact, and help prepare the next generation for success. Discover their stories below

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Finding a place for everyone

Nathan Carter pursued his dream of working in finance. But he soon missed the bustle of a busy McDonald's restaurant, where he worked as a teenager. Watch how he traded in his corporate career for a chance to make a difference in his community through McDonald’s.

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Creating opportunity through ownership

John Carnagio wanted to be in business for himself, but not by himself. He had the ambition and drive, and McDonald’s gave him the training, tools, and partnership to help him succeed. 

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Establishing a family legacy

Celestina Quintana immigrated to the United States from Spain as a child. Watch how she turned her American Dream into a reality and how she’s working to help prepare the next generation for success.

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Building a meaningful career

Aneka Young says, “Look beyond the burger” and see how being an owner-operator helps you invest in dreams. Watch her story to discover how she’s made it her mission to create change in the community and make dreams come true.

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Be part of something bigger as a Franchisee

Becoming a Franchisee is more than a business opportunity. It’s a way to invest in people, careers, and community. Read the stories behind a few of our Franchisees to see what success can look like with the support of a global brand.

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A network of support

Our Franchisees have the opportunity to cultivate connections with like-minded leaders and make an impact beyond their communities through owner-operator associations. They’re a space to learn from other owners, network, share ideas, and work together to support the communities they serve. 

Asian McDonald’s Operator Association

Our Asian McDonald’s Operator Association (AMOA) engages in numerous conferences and local initiatives, using its unified voice to support communities and amplify efforts to increase representation among our Franchisee base. In 2003, AMOA helped establish APIA Scholars, which grants $500,000 annually to help underserved students reach their full potential. 

McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association

Through the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA), several of our Franchisees are working to advance quality education opportunities for Hispanic communities. For example, MHOA helps fund the McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship, which has supported more than 17,000 Hispanic students in their pursuit of academic goals since 1985.

Women Owners Network

The Women Owners Network (WON) is a diverse, inclusive community of women owners focused on supporting members’ financial success, business growth, and leadership development, championing women’s empowerment within the McDonald’s System and beyond. WON represents approximately 600 women owners out of 2,000 total US Franchisees, which translates to nearly 4,000 restaurants out of over 12,500 in the United States.

National Black McDonald’s Operators Association

Established in 1972, the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) remains the largest organization of established African American entrepreneurs in the world. Since its creation, NBMOA has been guided by a mission of self-help, in which members support each other to achieve a shared goal of business and economic success. 

Here’s what else you should know

The realities of franchising

A McDonald’s franchise isn’t just a business opportunity; it’s an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial considerations and what it takes to franchise with McDonald’s.

What it takes to franchise

The journey to becoming a Franchisee

Learn more about the requirements and next steps for becoming a Franchisee.

Learn about the process

Ready to make your mark?

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Questions? We have answers.

For US franchising questions, please email us at franchising@us.mcd.com, and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.

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