McDonald's International Operated Markets — Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses increased by 17.3% to $353.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.3%, from $301.00M to $353.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), International Operated Markets — Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses shows an upward trend with a 6.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Rising expenses may indicate higher property costs or expansion of the real estate portfolio, while efficiency is measured by the ability to pass these costs to franchisees.
Costs incurred by the company related to the occupancy and maintenance of properties leased or owned for franchised rest...
Comparable to lease and occupancy expenses for franchisors with significant real estate holdings.
mcd_segment_international_operated_markets_franchised_restaurants_occupancy_expenses| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $271.50M | $271.50M | $271.50M | $271.50M | $292.50M | $292.50M | $292.50M | $292.50M | $307.75M | $307.75M | $307.75M | $307.75M | $301.00M | $353.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +7.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +5.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.2% | +17.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.7% | +7.7% | +7.7% | +7.7% | +5.2% | +5.2% | +5.2% | +5.2% | -2.2% | +17.3% |