McDonalds Corp (MCD) company profile

McDonald’s Corporation operates and franchises quick-service restaurants worldwide, offering a localized selection of food and beverage products. The enterprise primarily functions as a franchisor, generating revenue through sales at company-operated locations as well as rent, royalties, and initial fees collected from conventional franchisees, developmental licensees, and foreign affiliates. Its reportable business segments comprise the United States, International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate. Through its global restaurant network, the company serves retail dining consumers in local communities.

As of year-end 2025, the system encompassed 45,356 restaurants across more than 100 countries, with approximately 95% run by independent franchisees. Its developmental licensee and corporate segment includes operations across more than 75 countries, alongside equity investments in affiliate markets such as China and Japan. The company employs over 150,000 corporate and restaurant workers globally, with roughly 70% located outside the United States. Its principal executive offices and global headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.

Summary of the business section of McDonalds's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.

“Over 150,000 people are employed by the Company and in restaurants owned and operated by its subsidiaries.”