ARCO

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ARCO) is the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, operating as the exclusive master franchisee for McDonald's restaurants across 20 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, the company went public in 2011. Arcos Dorados has grown to operate or franchise over 2,260 McDonald's restaurants across its territory, serving markets including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and 15 other countries in the region. The company has established itself as the dominant quick-service restaurant operator in Latin America, leveraging McDonald's global brand recognition while adapting to local market preferences and economic conditions.