Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Arcos Dorados Holdings (English: Golden Arches Holdings) is the master franchise of the fast food restaurant chain McDonald's in 20 countries and territories across Latin America and the Caribbean. As of October 2024, it operates nearly 2,400 restaurants, making it the largest independent McDonald's franchisee in the world and the largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain in Latin America and the Caribbean, serving over 4.3 million customers daily.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- food industry; beverage industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. [2]
- Headquarters location
- Montevideo [1]
- Founded
- 2007-08-03 [1]
- Official website
- www.arcosdorados.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- VGG0457F1071 [1]
- CIK
- 1508478 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- ARCO (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Arcos Dorados Holdings (English: Golden Arches Holdings) is the master franchise of the fast food restaurant chain McDonald's in 20 countries and territories across Latin America and the Caribbean. As of October 2024, it operates nearly 2,400 restaurants, making it the largest independent McDonald's franchisee in the world and the largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain in Latin America and the Caribbean, serving over 4.3 million customers daily. [3]
The company generates revenue through sales from company-operated restaurants and rental income from franchised restaurants. The rental income is structured as either a flat fee or a percentage of sales, depending on which is higher. As of June 30, 2024, Arcos Dorados employs more than 100,000 individuals across its operations. [3]
In terms of market presence, Arcos Dorados represented approximately 6.7% of McDonald's franchised restaurants globally as of its last reporting period. A new 20-year master franchise agreement with McDonald's is set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This agreement includes a royalty structure starting at 6% for the first ten years, increasing incrementally thereafter. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Arcos Dorados Holdings. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: ARCO (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. founded?
Founded: 2007-08-03. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.?
Headquarters location: Montevideo. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.?
Business sectors: food industry; beverage industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Arcos Dorados Holdings (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.