The Company primarily franchises and operates Mc Donald’s restaurants. In addition, the Company operates certain non-Mc Donald’s brands that are not material to the Company’s overall results. Of the more than 30.000 Mc Donald’s restaurants in over 100 countries, over 8.000 are operated by franchisees / licensees and over 4.000 are operated by affiliates.
The Company owns the land and building or secures long-term leases for both Company-operated and franchised restaurant sites. This ensures long-term occupancy rights, helps control related costs and improves alignment with franchisees. Under Mc Donald’s developmental license arrangement, licensees provide capital for 100% of the business, including the real estate interest, while the company generally has no capital invested.