Public/Private: Public
Stock Symbol (if applicable): MCD
S & P Credit Rating: A
# of locations: 32,000+
McDonald’s is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in the world. There are over 32,000 McDonald’s spread across 118 countries. Of the more than 32,000 McDonald’s, over 25,000 are operated by franchisees.
McDonald’s has benefited from the recent economic downturn as they have seen an increase in same store sales over previous reporting periods. McDonald’s restaurants sit on some of the most valuable real estate world. The company secures these properties by purchasing or securing long terms leases, and charges the franchisee (if there is one) rent. McDonald’s restaurants are typically around 4,500 square feet and sit on 35,000 square feet of land.
One of the most recognized symbols in America is the
McDonald’s logo. With
such an impressive stat
like that you can
already tell that
McDonalds is one of
America’s
favorite companies. It
all started in 1940 when
a small restaurant had
big dreams. Unlike any
other restaurant around
at the time, McDonald’s
had a large menu and
even a car hop service
which at the time was a
huge innovation.
You can always tell that
a McDonald’s will make
you happy and just
taking a drive down a
local road you will be
able to see one or two
of these locations. Over
all of the years,
McDonalds has been
expanding rapidly and
making more money than
the two original
investors could have
ever expected. McDonalds
has an endless amount of
happy investors and they
continue to get happier
and happier day after
day.
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finding more information
about this company
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Our Take:
McDonald’s is one of the best possible tenants an investor could have. All McDonald’s leases are backed by the company, as opposed to the franchisee. The brand recognition and company strength of McDonald’s are second to none, ensuring investors that their rent check will never bounce.
