In 2017, McDonald’s franchise owners made an average of $1,173,000. This figure varies depending on the location and the number of restaurants owned by a franchisee. However, it’s generally a good living. In fact, a 2017 study by Forbes found that the top 1% of U.
S. earners made almost $1.3 million on average in 2016, so a McDonald’s franchise owner falls right in the middle of that group.