Markets · Argentina · Corporates

— Key Facts

—The deal. YPF, Argentina’s state-controlled oil major, has signed an agreement to put McDonald’s outlets inside its service stations, with new openings planned across the country.

—The partner. The counterparty is Arcos Dorados, the world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, which runs the brand’s 231 restaurants in Argentina.

—The scale. YPF controls roughly 60% of Argentina’s petrol and diesel sales and runs about 1,700 service stations nationwide.