Meaningfully investing in Burger King and McDonald's usually means buying and operating a new franchise unit. Since each company operates on an international level and no two markets are identical, the easiest way to compare franchising options is to look at Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
According to the 2014 FDD for McDonald's, the initial investment amount for a McDonald's franchise falls between $437,000 and $2.3 million. The corporation also charges an initial franchise fee ranging between just $500 and $45,000 depending on the type of restaurant unit.
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