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MCDONALDS CORP (MCD)
NYSE · Retail Trade · Retail-Eating Places
Core research established · 4/4 core data layers currently established
What MCDONALDS CORP does
GENERAL For the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no material changes to the Company's corporate structure or in its method of conducting business. Refer to the Segment and Geographic Information section on page 51 of this Form 10-K for additional information. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS The Company franchises and owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants, which serve a locally relevant menu of quality food and beverages in communities across more than 100 countries. Of the 45,356 McDonald's restaurants at year-end 2025, approximately 95% were franchised. The Company’s reporting segments are aligned with its strategic priorities and reflect how management reviews and evaluates operating performance. Significant reportable segments include the United States ("U.S.") and International Operated Markets.
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