Mcdonald's Franchise Business

Mcdonald's Franchise Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: October 7th, 2024

Starting a McDonald's franchise offers a compelling opportunity to run a well-established and globally recognized fast-food restaurant.

As a franchisee, you'll benefit from McDonald's robust support system, including training, marketing, and supply chain management. With a proven business model and a strong brand, you can tap into a vast customer base and potential for growth in the fast food industry.

In this list, you'll find real-world mcdonald's franchise business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a mcdonald's franchise business that makes money.

1. Franchise Direct ($1.2M/year)

Ben Wrafter, the CEO of Franchise Direct, came up with the idea for the business after working as a consultant for the company from 2009 to 2018. Recognizing the company's potential and the value he could bring, he eventually took on the role of CEO. With over 20 years of online marketing experience and a focus on constantly upgrading and testing, Franchise Direct has become the world's leading portal for franchise and business opportunities, attracting clients through methods such as email marketing and social media. Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company has remained strong and continues to adapt to the changing needs of the franchise industry.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 40

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From Business Consultant To Owning A $1.2M/Year Franchise Portal

Franchise Direct, a leading global franchise portal with 15 multilingual sites, boasts 1,000 clients, 675k monthly visitors, and nearly 2M page views per month, all achieved despite Covid-19.

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