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Our team specializes in commercial land in the southeast, with our efficient standard work procedures and dedicated support staff, we work diligently on behalf of land owners.
With a team of in-house analysts, our team has the time and resources to dedicate to your investment at no additional cost to you. By taking the time to thoroughly analyze and evaluate the property on the front end, it makes it much easier to on the back end to quickly dispose of the property.
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We pride ourselves on having the best-in-class marketing packages in the region. We take extreme care and thought into crafting a marketing package that beautifully and easily tells the whole story of your property in order for it to be understood and viewed in the best light possible. Our aim is that when we present your property to national developers and tenants, they are able to understand every aspect of the property in a single document and have them view it as a premium piece of land due to the quality.
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Through our years of experience in commercial land, we have built a thorough a great relationship with a large number of developers and tenants. We have also collected a large database of contacts and information that we utilize to determine who would be the best fit for a site and how to get it in front of them quickly.
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McDonald’s Ground Lease Market Report 2026: Cap Rates, Rents, and Owner Pricing
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McDonald’s ground leases remain one of the most sought-after assets in the net lease market, but current pricing shows a clear divide between seller expectations and where buyers are closing.
Our 2026 McDonald’s Market Report reviewed 29 new-construction ground lease comps built in 2023 or later, including 14 closed sales and 15 active listings. Sold cap rates averaged 4.15% in 2024, compressed to 4.09% in 2025, then expanded to 4.24% in 2026. That movement suggests the market is still strong, but buyers are being more selective.
The biggest takeaway for owners is the gap between asking prices and closed sales. Current listings average a 3.90% asking cap rate, while 2026 sales averaged 4.24%. No sale in the report closed below a 4.00% cap rate, even though several listings are priced in the high-3% range. For most owners, realistic execution appears closer to the 4.00%–4.30% range, depending on location, lease terms, rent, and market depth.
McDonald’s remains a benchmark tenant because of its scale, McDonald’s financial strength, and investment-grade credit. Its annual report and Q1 2026 results show a global brand with strong sales, large systemwide scale, and continued growth plans. That strength helps explain why these assets continue to trade tighter than most other QSR and broader restaurant industry alternatives.
Ground rent is also important. Across the comps, average rent per site was approximately $109,130, with smaller pads generally producing higher rent per acre. This reinforces a simple point: McDonald’s will pay rent based on store-level economics, not just comparable land values.
For McDonald’s ground lease owners, the market remains highly liquid. The key is pricing the asset in line with closed sales, not just active listings. Done correctly, 2026 may still be a strong window for owners considering a sale.
Whether you're considering selling an existing McDonald's ground lease or evaluating a new development opportunity, understanding today's buyer demand, cap rates, and valuation trends can make a significant difference. Before you sell—or sign a new McDonald's ground lease—know what the market is really paying.
Contact us for a confidential discussion about your McDonald's opportunity.
Stephen Long, Senior Investment Analyst
Jonathan Aceves, Vice President, CCIM, MBA
FOR SELLERS
You need a broker that is going to work to find buyers for your property, not just put a sign on it.
You need a team that will put a world-class marketing package together and widely distribute, ensuring higher chance of multiple offers.
You need a team with access to detailed analysis, ensuring you're not leaving money on the table.
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