How much money does McDonalds make selling a Big Mac?

Your question assumes that every Big Mac has the same cost. The problem is that there are fixed and variable costs in Big Mac manufacturing, so the overall cost depends on the exact number of Big Macs sold. read more

If you sell an extra Big Mac, these costs don’t go up. Then there are variable costs. The raw materials for the Big Mac cost a little under $1.00, assuming reasonable values for spoilage and waste. read more

McDonald's is rereleasing the Grand Mac and Mac Jr. for a limited time. They're different-sized variations on the chain's iconic Big Mac. The Grand Mac is much larger while the Mac Jr. is a smaller, single-patty sandwich. read more

It's their biggest seller and the profit margin is scary. But, it pays for the labor, electricity, gas, etc of an entire store. The cheese burger costs just 60 cents in raw products and sold for a dollar. They don't make much, not enough to pay for the expenses to make it. McDonalds would prefer if you buy their big sandwiches. read more