 |  Talk to any successful McDonald’s
franchisee and it’s clear there’s a lot you can get
from the role – personal fulfilment, leading a successful
team of people, financial reward, fun. But to achieve this,
there’s a lot you need to put in. Have you got what it
takes? There is a certain type of person we’re
looking for. You have already had success in business or another
career, ideally with experience of people management and
development, sales-building and marketing. We want you to have
achieved financial stability as this shows you have the skills
necessary to be a franchisee. You will also need your own funds to
invest in the business and cover your living expenses during
training. The turnover and profit your franchise delivers will
depend on many factors. As a guide, you might expect to achieve a
return on investment of more than 20% per annum. This means you
should repay your initial borrowings within five to seven
years.
Average profit margins are in the region of 6-8%,
which generates around £90,000 profit per restaurant per year.
However, these returns are not guaranteed. As a franchisee, you
will need to take a hands on approach if you are to build sales and
maximise profitability. The first stage in the selection process is to
complete the online application form (please see below). If we
think you’ve got potential, we’ll invite you to meet
us. If we’re both still interested, you’ll be asked to
spend five days working in a McDonald’s restaurant so you can
find out what it’s like. If you enjoy the environment and we
think you’re right for it, you’ll then visit several
franchisees. If this goes well, you’ll come to a final
meeting with the UK selection panel. If we both feel 100% sure a
McDonald’s franchise is right for you, training can begin as
soon as you’re ready. This training period lasts nine
months. 
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