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McDonald's Franchise Requirements

Sunday, May 10, 2009
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Instructions

Financial

  • Step 1:
    CashAccording to McDonald's franchising headquarters the minimum financial franchise requirement is $300,000 of non-borrowed personal resources. It is added that since the cost of each restaurant does vary, the franchise fee would also vary but the $300,000 is a standard requirement.

Business Experience

  • Step 1:
    In order to purchase a McDonald's franchise the business owner must have a great deal of business experience. Previous business ownership or management is highly desired.

Considerations

  • Step 1:
    Business PlanInitially, a well-written and fully developed business plan must be designed and its efficacy must be tested. The franchisee must also have a good credit standing.

Growth

  • Step 1:
    To be considered for a McDonald's franchise the applicant must be capable of handling rapid growth as well as the ability to thoroughly comprehend all aspects of finances in the business realm.

Training

  • Step 1:
    There is also quite a bit of extensive training involved that trains each franchisee exactly how a McDonald's franchise should be run in order to achieve full success. It is necessary for each franchisee to make the commitment to this training in order to successfully recruit, train and motivate employees.

Ongoing Fees

  • Step 1:
    It is further required that the franchisee pay certain ongoing fees to McDonald's, such as a 4 percent fee of all monthly sales and a monthly rent, according to McDonald's franchising headquarters.

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