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DESCRIPTION OF PLAN (Details) - 401(k) Plan - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
DESCRIPTION OF PLAN    
Percentage cap on on balance transfers into the McDonald's Company Stock Fund   20.00%
Employee contribution (as a percent)   75.00%
Maximum payment of cash dividend   $ 25
Automatic deferral rate (as a percent) 1.00% 3.00%
Automatic annual increases contribution (as percent)   1.00%
Participant compensation matched (as a percent)   6.00%
Extended term of recordkeeping agreement (in years)   5 years
Maximum    
DESCRIPTION OF PLAN    
Employee contribution (as a percent)   75.00%
Participant compensation matched (as a percent)   6.00%
Threshold for forced rollover of balances   $ 7,000