Make your mark as a McDonald's Franchisee
2. Complete the application process
Let’s get to know each other! We're excited to learn what makes you the perfect fit for a McDonald’s franchise opportunity. The process starts with filling out the application and, upon approval, is followed by two rounds of interviews.
3. Start training
If you’re accepted into our candidate program, it’s time to start training. Our world-class program combines 6–12 months of practical and classroom experience to help you learn the skills to run a McDonald’s restaurant business. Don’t worry, we work around your availability and give you enough notice before you begin.
4. Review franchise opportunity
After successful completion of the training program, McDonald’s, in its sole and absolute discretion, will inform a candidate of available McDonald’s franchise opportunities for purchase. Depending on the availability of suitable restaurants, there may be a delay between the completion of training and the identification of a franchise opportunity.
5. Complete restaurant purchase
Upon completing your restaurant(s) purchase, you will become a McDonald's Franchisee and will be responsible for running the day-to-day operation of your business.
McDonald’s USA, LLC, 110 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, Illinois 60607. Minnesota File No. 10. This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. U.S. residents: Please note that the states of California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin regulate the offer and sale of franchises. If you are a resident of one of these states, or seeking a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have qualified for an exemption, or have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. New York residents: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.