FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

MCDONALD'S vs PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

MCDONALD'S
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
+0.2%
Net unit growth
+2.9%
97
Exit quality
46
46
Transfer / churn
100
STABLE 37
Distress
$45K
Franchise fee
$50K
$1.5M
Investment from
$1.3M