World-Class Franchise Training

“The McDonald’s training program for me was far more intense than I thought it was going to be. I was initially concerned that I was going to be bored but found McDonald’s to be the most engaging and challenging environment I could imagine. And I love it for that.”

Kerri, Franchisee – California

You'll learn about our systems and routines, and we'll train you to perform every role in a McDonald's restaurant. At the end of the program, you will have all the skills you need to operate a restaurant and start to apply your own talents to make it a success.

• Most of your training will take place in a McDonald's restaurant—led by an experienced franchisee and a team of others who will support your development.
• In addition, you will complete a self-directed online curriculum plus four formal leadership courses.
• The timeline will vary based on your ability to commit to full- or part-time training; a minimum of 20 hours per week is required for the duration of the training program.
• You'll be trained in all aspects of owning and operating a McDonald's restaurant, including running a restaurant, recruiting and developing your crew, maximizing your performance, growing your business, purchasing a McDonald's restaurant, and running a multi-restaurant organization.

• Franchise owners may participate in Hamburger University courses, on topics such as management, leadership, and company culture.
• We offer ongoing training for franchisee employees to ensure they are provided with the tools and resources to successfully run a restaurant.
• By leveraging a blended learning approach through self-study, on-the-job coaching and instructor-led classroom training we strive to deliver a franchise training program that is beneficial regardless of an employee's role in the restaurant, whether they're crew or a manager.