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<a href="https://ir.arcosdorados.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-largest-franchisee-renews-20-year-deal-amid-global-expansion-push-2727530" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.</a>, the largest&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-mcdonalds-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2720737">McDonald’s</a> franchisee globally and the leading restaurant company in Latin America, is in the process of finalizing a 20-year renewal of its Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) with McDonald's, according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001240546/en/Arcos-Dorados-Exercises-Renewal-Option-for-Its-Master-Franchise-Agreement-With-McDonald%E2%80%99s?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-largest-franchisee-renews-20-year-deal-amid-global-expansion-push-2727530" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent press release on BusinessWire</a>. This renewal will extend their partnership from January 2025 through 2045, with a steady royalty structure of 6% for the first 10 years, increasing slightly over the following decade. This long-term agreement is expected to solidify Arcos Dorados' position in its 20 countries, where it operates nearly 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants, while also supporting the opening of 90-100 new units in 2025.This renewal comes at a critical time for McDonald's, which recently announced an aggressive expansion plan to reach&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/mcdonalds--growth-plan-announcement-2725641#stories">50,000 global locations by 2027</a>, its most ambitious growth target since the company began selling franchises. The expansion includes adding nearly 10,000 new locations worldwide, with significant growth in international licensed markets like China.&nbsp;As McDonald’s pushes for rapid global expansion, it is also leveraging&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-to-use-ai-technology-to-grow-your-franchise-business-2721628">artificial intelligence&nbsp;</a>through a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mcdonalds-restaurants-fast-food-617fb9859fc67e3a8ab4c1440f0ce434?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp%3Butm_medium=article&amp%3Butm_campaign=mcdonalds--growth-plan-announcement-2725641&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-largest-franchisee-renews-20-year-deal-amid-global-expansion-push-2727530" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">collaboration</a> with Google Cloud to enhance operational efficiency, including optimizing staffing and menu recommendations.&nbsp;McDonald's is also rolling out its new drive-thru concept,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/business-insider-the-first-hints-about-mcdonalds-elusive-new-spin-off-cosmcs-2724383">CosMc's</a>, to compete with brands like&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/is-it-possible-to-become-a-starbucks-franchise-owner-2724683">Starbucks</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/is-dunkin-a-profitable-franchise-opportunity-2724771">Dunkin'</a> by focusing on customizable beverages and snack items.Read the original press release&nbsp;<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001240546/en/Arcos-Dorados-Exercises-Renewal-Option-for-Its-Master-Franchise-Agreement-With-McDonald%E2%80%99s?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-largest-franchisee-renews-20-year-deal-amid-global-expansion-push-2727530" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;For more information on McDonald's franchises, check out these related 1851 Franchise articles:<ul><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-a-mcdonalds-franchise-2724654#most-recent-stories">How Much Does It Cost To Buy a McDonald’s Franchise?</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-international-franchises-thrive-in-foreign-markets-2725323#most-recent-stories">How Successful Franchises Like McDonald’s Thrive in Foreign Markets</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-to-buy-a-fast-food-franchise-2725073#most-recent-stories">How To Buy a Fast-Food Franchise</a></li></ul>

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