McDONALDS

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[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”4744″ img_size=”300×90″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeInDown” link=”https://www.avatrade.com/trading-account/?tag=113841″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Background of McDonalds” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]McDonald‘s Corporation is an American fast food company, and is the world’s largest restaurant chain by revenue serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across 37 855 outlets as of 2018.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]The company has a history dating back to 1940, when it was founded as a restaurant by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the now famous Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald’s had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but moved its global headquarters to Chicago in June 2018.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]Focusing on its core brand, McDonald’s began divesting itself of other chains it had acquired during the 1990s. The company owned a majority stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill until October 2006, when McDonald’s fully divested from Chipotle through a stock exchange.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]Until December 2003, it owned Donatos Pizza, and it owned a small share of Aroma Café from 1999 to 2001. On August 27, 2007, McDonald’s sold Boston Market to Sun Capital Partners.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]Today, McDonald’s restaurants are found in 120 countries and territories around the world and serves 68 million customers each day. McDonald’s employs more than 210 000 people as of the end of 2018.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]There are a total of 2 770 company-owned locations and 35 085 franchised locations, which includes 21 685 locations franchised to conventional franchisees, 7 225 locations licensed to developmental licensees, and 6 175 locations licensed to foreign affiliates.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]Notably, McDonald’s has increased shareholder dividends for 25 consecutive years, making it one of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats. The company is ranked 131st on the Fortune 500 of the largest United States corporations by revenue.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]Although McDonald’s is best known for its hamburgers, cheeseburgers and French fries, the company’s portfolio also includes chicken products, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]The McDonald’s Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]In the United States, it is reported that drive-throughs account for 70 percent of sales. McDonald’s closed down 184 restaurants in the United States in 2015, which was 59 more than what they planned to open.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]This move was the first time McDonald’s had a net decrease in the number of locations in the United States since 1970.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-check”]The McDonalds on-demand delivery concept, which began in 2017 with a partnership with Uber Eats and added DoorDash in 2019, accounts for up to 3% of all business as of 2019.[/info_list_item][/info_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”McDonalds Growth Driver” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][info_list icon_color=”#0c0c0c” font_size_icon=”24″][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]In 2017 McDonald’s launched its so-called Velocity growth strategy, which seeks to capitalize on the company’s competitive advantages, from its unmatched global scale to its iconic brand to its tremendous presence in local markets around the world.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]The company’s business model relies primarily on its franchise structure. While a global Brand, the vast majority of McDonald’s restaurants – more than 80% worldwide and nearly 90% in the U.S. – are owned and operated by approximately 5 000 independent, small- and mid-sized businessmen and women.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]Franchisees often live in the communities they serve and are committed to making a positive impact locally – from providing good food, customer service and job opportunities, to supporting local charities and other ways of giving back.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]As such, the company’s growth strategy and business model have served it well to date, providing growing dividends and impressive revenue in recent years.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]However, the company has been hard hit by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The company’s stock has taken a big knock, falling by about 14% in value from March 8-12, 2025, as the broader S&P 500 fell by over 16.5%. The stock was down by a total of over 20% since early February.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]That said, analysts predict that McDonald’s stock could bounce pack strongly after the coronavirus, with fast food services like McDonald’s still faring better than their full-service counterparts.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]As global lockdowns begin to reopen, the projected demand in fast food sales is expected to spike, contributing to strong growth for the company post-covid19.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-line-chart”]In the meantime, the company has several cost-cutting measures in place to carry it forward, including cutting about $ 1 billion in spending due to fewer U.S. restaurant renovations and a reduction in new global locations.[/info_list_item][/info_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4744″ img_size=”300×90″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeInDown” link=”https://www.avatrade.com/trading-account/?tag=113841″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]JTNDJTIxLS0lMjB3cCUzQWhlYWRpbmclMjAtLSUzRSUwQSUwQSUzQyUyMS0tJTIwd3AlM0FoZWFkaW5nJTIwLS0lM0UlM0NjZW50ZXIlM0UlM0NpZnJhbWUlMjBpZCUzRCUyN3N0XzE2MDZiYTg4OTAwODRlMjI5NjE2MTI0Nzk5YjNhODY1JTI3JTIwZnJhbWVCb3JkZXIlM0QlMjcwJTI3JTIwc2Nyb2xsaW5nJTNEJTI3bm8lMjclMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyNzgwMCUyNyUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyNzI1MCUyNyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyN2h0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGYXBpLnN0b2NrZGlvLmNvbSUyRnZpc3VhbGl6YXRpb24lMkZmaW5hbmNpYWwlMkZjaGFydHMlMkZ2MSUyRlN0b2NrT3ZlcnZpZXclM0ZhcHAta2V5JTNEMUFGRkY0NjgyNzY0NDc2QzkxMEYxM0FEOTI4QUM4NzklMjZzeW1ib2wlM0RNQ0QlMjZwYWxldHRlJTNERmluYW5jaWFsLUxpZ2h0JTI2c2hvd0xvZ28lM0RUaXRsZSUyNm9ubG9hZCUzRHN0XzE2MDZiYTg4OTAwODRlMjI5NjE2MTI0Nzk5YjNhODY1JTI3JTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNFJTNDJTJGY2VudGVyJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”McDonalds Investor Tip” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][info_list icon_color=”#0c0c0c” font_size_icon=”24″][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]McDonald’s Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where investors can buy shares under the stock symbol MCD[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]Data from the company’s 2020 financial analysis of its fiscal first quarter results shows that the company delivered strong global comparable sales and results for the two months ended February 2025.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]The outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting operational impact brought on by several related factors, including restaurant closures, limited operations and dramatic changes in consumer behaviour, led to a marked decline in sales during the second half of March and significantly affected the Company’s first quarter results.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]Global comparable sales declined 3.4%, and consolidated revenues decreased 6% (5% in constant currencies). Diluted earnings per share of $1.47 decreased 15% (13% in constant currencies).[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]Steps to preserve financial flexibility include suspending McDonald’s share repurchase program, increasing the company’s cash position with $ 6.5 billion of new debt financing and reducing planned capital expenditures by approximately $ 1 billion for 2025.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]Approximately 75% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide remain open to serve customers, the majority of which have adapted to focus on Drive-thru, Delivery, and/or Take-away.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]As such, the company has taken strategic steps to mitigate the loss in sales revenue as a result of the crisis, and as such its reported losses were sustained after an initial strong performance in the first half of the quarter. This indicated that demand is likely to peak once the crisis passes and markets reopen, particularly for the company’s fast food sales once lockdowns ease worldwide.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-graduation-cap mortar-board”]All in all, the company’s mitigation strategies coupled with latent demand should deliver a stable performance with good dividends and a rising share price for investors who choose to purchase shares towards the end of the crisis, securing a reasonably good buy-in in 2025 and in the future.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”McDonalds Shareholders” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][info_list font_size_icon=”24″][info_list_item list_title=”Sector” list_icon=”Defaults-map-marker”]Consumer Discretionary[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Industry” list_icon=”Defaults-map-marker”]Gaming, Lodging & Restaurants[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Sub Industry” list_icon=”Defaults-map-marker”]Restaurants[/info_list_item][/info_list][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”How to buy McDonalds Shares” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][info_list icon_color=”#0c0c0c” font_size_icon=”24″][info_list_item list_icon=”Defaults-circle”]1. 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• Can I buy McDonalds shares in South Africa?
  Yes, you can.

• How to buy McDonalds shares
  By simply opening a free account on SA Shares, or by clicking the “Buy this Share” button to get started.

• What is the current share price?
  By clicking on the link provided above, you can view the real-time McDonalds share price on the platform.

• Is McDonalds a good share to buy?
  Yes, McDonald’s Corporation shares are a good investment for those seeking to hold onto shares for long-term returns. While the company has suffered losses due to the economic contraction in 2025, analysts predict that the company’s shares will see a spike when markets reopen and latent demand surges, particularly in the fast food sector.

• Can I buy McDonalds CFD through SA Shares?
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