McDonald's: Number of Employees 2012-2026 | MCD
Interactive chart of McDonald's (MCD) annual worldwide employee count from 2012 to 2026.
- McDonald's total number of employees in 2024 was 150,000, a 0% decline from 2023.
- McDonald's total number of employees in 2023 was 150,000, a 0% decline from 2022.
- McDonald's total number of employees in 2022 was 150,000, a 25% decline from 2021.
- McDonald's total number of employees in 2021 was 200,000, a 0% decline from 2020.
| McDonald's Annual Employee Count | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 150,000 |
| 2023 | 150,000 |
| 2022 | 150,000 |
| 2021 | 200,000 |
| 2020 | 200,000 |
| 2019 | 205,000 |
| 2018 | 210,000 |
| 2017 | 235,000 |
| 2016 | 375,000 |
| 2015 | 420,000 |
| 2014 | 420,000 |
| 2013 | 440,000 |
| 2012 | 440,000 |
| 2011 | 420,000 |
| Sector | Industry | Market Cap | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail/Wholesale | Retail - Food & Restaurants | $217.286B | $26.885B |
| McDonald's is a leading fast-food chain that currently operates more restaurants globally. The company mainly operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the McDonald's brand. Majority of the company's restaurant worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men as well as women. The company's revenues include sales by company-operated restaurants and fees from restaurants, which are managed by franchisees. The business is managed as a distinct geographic segment. The company had begun operating its results under a new organizational structure. U.S.- This is the company's largest segment. The segment remains unchanged despite the new organizational structure. International Operated segment - The segment comprises wholly-owned markets, or countries where the company operates. International Developmental Licensed Markets - The segment comprises primarily developmental license and affiliate markets in the McDonald's system. Corporate activities are also part of this segment. | |||
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| SSP Group (SSPPF) | United Kingdom | $1.996B | 0.00 |
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| Papa John's (PZZA) | United States | $1.172B | 24.92 |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc (JDWPY) | United Kingdom | $1.007B | 0.00 |
| Super Hi Holding (HDL) | Singapore | $0.962B | 21.14 |
| BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) | United States | $0.793B | 16.55 |
| Biglari Holdings (BH) | United States | $0.748B | 6.08 |
| Sweetgreen (SG) | United States | $0.729B | 0.00 |
| First Watch Restaurant (FWRG) | United States | $0.707B | 37.03 |
| Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) | United States | $0.669B | 0.00 |
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| RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) | United States | $0.186B | 20.14 |
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| TH (THCH) | China | $0.067B | 0.00 |
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| ONE Group Hospitality (STKS) | United States | $0.054B | 0.00 |
| GEN Restaurant (GENK) | United States | $0.049B | 0.00 |
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| CCH Holdings (CCHH) | $0.012B | 0.00 | |
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