Risk factors

McDonald's (MCD) risk factors

Item 1A of every McDonald's Corporation 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next.

  • 2026 10-K risk factors

    26 risks, 2 dropped, 7 reworded since the prior year. Cybersecurity incidents and breaches are now expressly highlighted, while artificial intelligence tool risks no longer appear.

    Filed Feb 24, 2026
  • 2025 10-K risk factors

    28 risks. Franchisee financial health and cooperation are central because McDonald’s earns most restaurant margins from franchised locations.

    Filed Feb 25, 2025
McDonald's (MCD) 10-K Risk Factors by Year | Gloomberb