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Opening a major restaurant franchise is impossible for the average American. McDonald's usually requires $750,000 of non-borrowed personal resources before considering an application, according to its website. Taco Bell requires net worth of $1 million, while Burger King requires $1.5 million. The franchisee controversy is the latest in a string of problems for McDonald's. Employees were striking for better wages last week.
Kroc eventually bought the company from Dick and Mac McDonald and oversaw McDonaldâs worldwide growth to more than 30,000 restaurants today with more than $22 billion in annual revenues. McDonaldâs is one of the great American success stories. McDonaldâs Franchise Cost / Initial Investment / Income Most McDonaldâs owner/operators have entered the corporation by purchasing an existing restaurant. To open a McDonaldâs franchise, however, requires a total investment of $1-$2.2 million, with liquid capital available of $750,000.