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He Grew Up Inside McDonald's Restaurants — Then Inherited a Partnership That Became Family
Mike started working at McDonald's at age 14 and bought his first restaurant in his late twenties. When his father — also a McDonald's owner-operator — passed away unexpectedly, Kelly+Partners FRS became more than an accounting firm. It became a network he could call in the hardest moments, and one that's helped him grow to 11 restaurants since.
Restaurants
Mike currently owns 11 McDonald's restaurants, after owning 18 different locations across his career.
Years Old
Mike bought his first McDonald's in Tucson, Arizona, at 29 years old.
Generations
Mike's father was a McDonald's owner-operator before him — a legacy Mike continues today.
Client Description
Mike's connection to McDonald's began at 14 years old, working inside the restaurants his family operated. After time spent elsewhere, he returned to the business in the early 2000s and bought his first restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. Since then, he's owned a total of 18 McDonald's restaurants, and currently operates 11.
Kelly+Partners FRS entered Mike's life through his father, who brought the firm on as his own accountant during his time as an owner-operator. When his father passed away unexpectedly, that relationship became something Mike relied on directly — a source of guidance during one of the hardest periods of his life.
The Challenge
That challenge became more urgent after his father's passing. Mike found himself making difficult phone calls, reaching out to the firm his father had trusted for advice and guidance, at a moment when he needed a steady, knowledgeable partner more than ever.
"They really became a network, and more like a family for me at that point in time. Having a partner like that is ultimately invaluable."
— Mike Yontz, McDonald's Owner-Operator
The Kelly+Partners Approach
What started as his father's accounting relationship has become Mike's own — one he describes as seamless and deeply accessible. He can reach the top of the firm with a quick phone call or email, and says they stay in tune with what he's trying to accomplish, both today and in the years ahead.
That support has shown up in real, tangible ways: help analyzing deals, staying current on franchising standards and viability calculations, and simply having someone who understands the McDonald's system as well as he does. Mike credits both the security and knowledge of the firm, alongside the strength of the McDonald's brand itself, with helping him grow from one restaurant to 11 over the past 13 years.
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