11 Fastest Growing Franchises in the US in 2018

10. McDonald’s

Company: McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) offers the largest global franchise network that covers over 100 countries and generated almost $78 billion in sales last year. Out of a total of 37,241 restaurants, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) owns and operates 3,133 as of the end of 2017, down from 5,669 a year earlier, while the number of franchised restaurants increased to 34,108 from 31,230. Over the long run, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) expects to have 95% of its restaurants franchised. The initial investment in a McDonald’s franchise can go between $1.0 million and $2.21 million, which includes real estate interest, although the company usually owns and land and building or obtains long-term leases for franchised restaurants. In the US, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has 13,186 locations, up by 77 compared to the end of 2016. Among the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey, 62 funds held shares of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) at the end of 2017, up by two funds over the quarter.

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