How much profit does McDonald's make on a $1 hamburger?

Okay, so let me put a little perspective on this from a McDonald's standpoint. I will use a McDouble as an example. At my store, a McDouble is currently $1.29 for reference. Reg meat: ~$0.10 (2 patties at ~$0.05) Bun: ~$0.07 Cheese: ~$0. read more

For a hamburger ($1), we make roughly $0.08 profit after all similar expenses are taken out. Fast food is not big bucks when you look at individual item profit. It builds up when a lot is sold. read more

Not much, probably they make a small loss on the hamburger. They know that 99% of the people don't just order a $ 1 hamburger. Most of McDonald's customers order a large coke, fries and probably a dessert. A large coke won't cost McDonalds more the a few cents while it is been sold for a few bucks: there is the profit. read more