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We expect a U.S. corporate tax hike to be passed this year. Our probability-weighted forecast is an increase in the statutory tax rate to 26% from 21% currently. Our equity analysts will be incorporating the new tax rate into their valuation models over the coming weeks, but our preliminary analysis suggests a mid-single-digit impact to the average U.S. equity valuation.
McDonald’s Corporation is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2020 systemwide sales of $93 billion across 39,000 stores and 119 countries. McDonald’s revolutionized the restaurant industry with a cheap and fast core menu, building its impressive footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees. The firm earns 57% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed. McDonald’s owns 55% of the real estate and 80% of the buildings in its franchise system, offering it substantial leverage in maintaining quality standards and consistency across markets.
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