The 2026 McDonald's FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $1,471,000–$2,728,000 to $1,472,000–$2,807,000, and the system grows from 13,559 to 13,706 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $1,471,000 | $1,472,000 | +$1,000 (+0.1%) |
| High end of range | $2,728,000 | $2,807,000 | +$79,000 (+2.9%) |
| Full range | $1,471,000–$2,728,000 | $1,472,000–$2,807,000 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $1,472,000–$2,807,000, versus $1,471,000–$2,728,000 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$1,000 (+0.1%) and the high end moves by +$79,000 (+2.9%).
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 13,559 | 13,706 | +147 (+1.1%) |
McDonald's reports 13,706 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 13,559 in the 2025 filing (+147 (+1.1%)).
McDonald's included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.