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McDonald's (XSGO:MCD) Research & Development : $0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)


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What is McDonald's Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. McDonald's's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $0 Mil.


McDonald's Research & Development Historical Data

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McDonald's Research & Development Chart

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McDonald's Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


McDonald's  (XSGO:MCD) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.


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McDonald's (XSGO:MCD) Business Description

Address
110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2022 system sales of $116 billion across more than 40,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.

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