McDonald's Advertising Expenses
Total Advertising expenses of McDonald's 2007-2021
Amounts are in millions.
| Year | Advertising Costs (millions) |
| 2021 | $377.6 |
| 2020 | $325.5 |
| 2019 | $365.8 |
| 2018 | $388.8 |
| 2017 | $532.9 |
| 2016 | $645.8 |
| 2015 | $718.7 |
| 2014 | $808.2 |
| 2013 | $808.4 |
| 2012 | $787.5 |
| 2011 | $768.6 |
| 2010 | $687 |
| 2009 | $650.8 |
| 2008 | $703.4 |
| 2007 | $718.3 |
McDonald's is a leading QSR brand based in the United States. The company had total 40,031 restaurants operating in the United States at the end of 2021. 93% of its all restaurants were run by franchisees.
McDonald's spent total $377.6 million on advertising in 2021 compared to $325.5 million in 2020.