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McDonald's Corporation is world's largest franchiser and operator of fast-food restaurants, in more than 100 countries, including the McDonald's and Boston Market chains. It was the majority investor in Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) and is an investor in Pret a Manger.

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Funds w/ MCD:	625
Rank:	46 / 351

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Company Analysis

Of the more than 30,000 McDonald's restaurants in over 100 countries, over 8,000 are operated by the Company, more than 18,000 are operated by franchisees/licensees and over 4,000 are operated by affiliates. The Company, its franchisees/licensees and affiliates purchase food, packaging, equipment and other goods from numerous independent suppliers. Independently owned and operated distribution centers, also approved by the company, distribute products and supplies to most McDonald's restaurants. The business is managed as geographic segments: United States; Europe; Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA); Latin America, and Canada. In addition, the segment Other includes non-McDonald's brands (such as Boston Market).^[1]

The McDonald's Corporation's business model is slightly different from that of most other fast-food chains. In addition to ordinary franchise fees, supplies, and percentage of sales, McDonald's also collects rent, partially linked to sales. As a condition of the franchise agreement, the Corporation owns the properties on which most McDonald's franchises are located. McDonald's trains its franchisees and others at Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Illinois.^[2]

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News Feed

08/21/08 2:08 pm	Burger King 4Q profit rises 42 percent (AP)
08/21/08 12:08 pm	Burger King beats estimates, but shares drop on margin concerns (at MarketWatch)
08/21/08 12:08 pm	Midday Glance: Food companies (AP)
08/21/08 11:08 am	UPDATE - Burger King profit up, shares off on margins (at Reuters)
08/21/08 10:08 am	Will Michael Phelps Earn His Keep With Visa? (at Motley Fool)
08/21/08 10:08 am	Burger King Has It Their Way (at Minyanville.com)
08/21/08 10:08 am	[$$] Burger King's Profit Soars, Despite Rising Input Costs (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
08/21/08 10:08 am	Burger King shares fall after reporting 42% profit rise (at MarketWatch)
08/21/08 9:08 am	Early Glance: Food companies (AP)
08/21/08 9:08 am	Sell It Your Way (at The Wall Street Journal Online)