A standard one-time fee of $45,000 for a 20-year agreement term.
While that range covers everything from the initial fee to the kitchen equipment, the most important figure is the "gatekeeper" requirement: McDonald's typically requires a minimum of just to be considered. The Financial Breakdown
You must pay at least 40% of the startup costs in cash (non-borrowed funds) for new restaurants.
McDonald's expects you to have $250,000 to $439,000 in additional funds to cover the first three months of operations, including payroll and utilities, while the business ramps up. Ongoing "Rent and Royalties"
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