ARCO

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee, operating and franchising McDonald's restaurants across 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries. The company operates over 2,300 McDonald's restaurants serving millions of customers daily in markets including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and other countries throughout the region. Arcos Dorados manages company-operated restaurants and sub-franchised locations, generating revenue from restaurant sales, rental income, and franchise fees. The company adapts McDonald's global brand and menu to local tastes while maintaining brand standards. Arcos Dorados benefits from the strength of the McDonald's brand, growing middle-class consumption in Latin America, urbanization, and quick-service restaurant industry growth. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, Arcos Dorados navigates macroeconomic volatility, currency fluctuations, and diverse regulatory environments across its operating territories. The company invests in restaurant modernization, digital ordering, delivery capabilities, and new unit growth to drive comparable sales and expand its footprint.