What it takes

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

Meet a recommended investment minimum of $750,000 (net) in non-borrowed, unencumbered personal funds as McDonald’s does not allow partnerships or investors; this amount does not include at least $100,000 for working capital generally required for each restaurant, plus a recommended $75,000 for relocation.

Divest of all existing business interests deemed by McDonald’s to be a competitor or conflict with a candidate’s ability to maintain full time and best efforts.

Devote full time and best efforts to operating the business, including exhibiting personal management, financial management, fiscal responsibility to reinvest, and leadership in the restaurant business. Passive ownership is not permitted.

Commit to an extensive 6-12 month training program that includes your ability to work a number of different day-parts and days a week depending on restaurant operating hours.

Be willing and able to relocate, we will ask that you rank your top 10 states in order of preference; geographic preference is a crucial portion of the candidates consideration for admittance into the program. McDonald’s, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to make exceptions.

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