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Grace and Alan Rhine Wanted Someone Who Understood McDonald's — Not Just Accounting
When Grace and Alan Rhine purchased their first two McDonald's restaurants in March 2017, they needed more than approval from McDonald's — they needed a partner who understood the process from the inside. Eight years later, that partnership remains central to how they run their business.
Years
Grace and Alan have owned and operated their McDonald's restaurants since March 2017.
Monthly Reports
Kelly+Partners send Grace and monthly compilation of their numbers, without fail.
Restaurants
Their journey began with the purchase of two McDonald's locations.
Client Description
Grace and Alan Rhine have been McDonald's owner-operators since March 2017, when they purchased their first two restaurants. Before that purchase could happen, they needed to complete detailed evaluations and financial projections to submit their plan for McDonald's approval — a process they say they couldn't have completed without support from Kelly+Partners.
Before deciding who to work with, the Rhines spoke with other owner-operators about the kind of support they'd received — and heard consistently that a firm truly integrated into their daily operations made all the difference. That feedback made the decision straightforward.
The Challenge
McDonald's operates in a world of its own when it comes to accounting and business practices — general accounting knowledge isn't enough to navigate it well. Without a firm that understood those specifics, Grace and Alan felt they'd be "flying by the seat of their pants." They needed a partner who could provide clear direction, not just compliance — including guidance on succession planning as they look toward the future stages of their careers.
"They understand we have families, and everything that goes on outside the business that affects our lives."
— Grace and Alan Rhine, McDonald's Owner-Operators
The Kelly+Partners Approach
For Grace and Alan, the relationship goes well beyond technical expertise. Grace, who runs their office, describes the support from Kelly+Partners as invaluable.
Just as important to them is how personal the relationship feels. They describe the people at Kelly+Partners as genuinely wonderful — responsive by phone or email, always on top of things, and willing to support them whenever needed. That support extends to long-term planning as well: Kelly+Partners delivers guidance to Grace and Alan as they think ahead toward succession.
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