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Which fast-food chain reportedly earns more from leasing land and buildings to its franchisees than from selling food?
Answer
McDonald's
McDonald's owns or leases the vast majority of its restaurant real estate and then leases it to franchisees, generating billions in rent that exceeds profit from food sales.
💡 Did you know?
McDonald's real estate portfolio is worth more than its food business; the company makes billions annually just by leasing land to franchisees.
Other options people guess
- Burger King
- Wendy's
- KFC
Topics
- mcdonalds
- real-estate
- franchising
- fast-food
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