When McDonalds is the landlord it also gives them the power to evict the franchisee if they are not following the franchise rules.
Compare to Subway, which also franchises but doesn’t lease property, to see what difference that makes.
Compare to Subway, which also franchises but doesn’t lease property, to see what difference that makes.
McDonalds is a much stronger company just based on their ownership of some of the most valuable real estate across the USA.