Arcos Dorados opens portal to source land for McDonald's expansion in Latin America

Arcos Dorados, the franchisee that operates McDonald's across 21 Latin American and Caribbean markets, has launched an online portal inviting owners of commercial land to submit offers. The platform is intended to identify sites suitable for new restaurants, especially those that can accommodate a drive‑thru format, with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic and proper zoning for food service.

Interested owners must provide property details, documentation, and photos through the portal; submissions are then reviewed by the real‑estate team, inspected on site, and, if approved, may lead to a long‑term commercial agreement. The initiative targets expansion in countries such as Argentina and Mexico, where McDonald's currently operates roughly 380 outlets in Mexico and over 230 in Argentina, aiming to sustain growth by adding strategically located locations.