McDonald's Corporation
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
McDonald's Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
McDonald's Corporation's $4.9M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, McDonald's Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.1M in 2020 to $1.0M in 2024, a change of -6%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
McDonald's Corporation's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
1 of 3 lobbyists reported by McDonald's Corporation (33%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Lisa T. Mitchell (Former Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Retail & Consumer Products sector, McDonald's Corporation ranks #12 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. McDonald's Corporation's $4.9M sits 1% below the sector average.
McDonald's Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 53/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Venable LLP | LBRGOVTAX+1 | 3 | $269K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Fierce Government Relations | TAXFOOGOV | 3 | $258K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | TAXLBR | 3 | $296K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Cornerstone Government Affairs | GOVLBRFOO+1 | 3 | $262K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | TAXFOO | 3 | $256K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling | TAXLBR | 1 | $263K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | LBRGOVTAX | 1 | $235K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Franklin Square Group | TAXGOVLBR+1 | 1 | $277K |
McDonald's Corporation Lobbying FAQ
McDonald's Corporation has spent $4.9M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
McDonald's Corporation lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Labor/Workplace, Taxation, Food Industry, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
McDonald's Corporation has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
McDonald's Corporation employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
McDonald's Corporation has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Small Business Administration, Dept of Transportation, White House Office.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.