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Investments, Equity Method and Joint Ventures | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure | Equity Method Investments The Company has various investments accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company records our proportionate share of the net income or loss of each equity method investee, with a corresponding change to the carrying value of the investment. The carrying value of the investment is also adjusted for any dividends received and the effect of foreign exchange. The Company records its proportionate share of net income or loss within the Other operating (income) expense, net line on the consolidated statement of net income. The carrying value of the investments are recorded within the Miscellaneous other assets line on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company’s primary equity method investments include partial ownership in Grand Foods Holding, an entity that operates and manages McDonald's business in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and partial ownership in McDonald’s Japan Holdings Co., Ltd, an entity that operates and manages McDonald’s business in Japan. The Company has granted these entities the right to operate the McDonald's business as part of a Master Franchise Agreement. Revenue related to these agreements are accounted for in a manner consistent with the Company’s other franchise arrangements. The following table summarizes the amounts related to the Company’s primary equity method investees during the periods presented.
| March 31, 2024 |  | December 31, 2023
In Millions | Percentage Ownership |  | Fair Value (Level 1) |  | Carrying Amount |  | Percentage Ownership |  | Fair Value (Level 1) |  | Carrying Amount
Grand Foods Holding | 48 | % |  | N/A |  | $ | 2,092 |  |  | 20 | % |  | N/A |  | $ | 238 |
McDonald's Japan Holdings Co., Ltd | 35 | % |  | $ | 2,128 |  |  | $ | 563 |  |  | 35 | % |  | $ | 2,034 |  |  | $ | 597 |
On January 30, 2024, the Company acquired an additional 28% ownership stake in Grand Foods Holding from the global investment firm Carlyle in exchange for $1.8 billion in cash. The acquisition increased the Company's equity ownership to 48%, but did not result in control of the entity. As such, the Company remains a minority partner and will continue to account for the investment under the equity method. As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate carrying amount of our investments in these equity method investees exceeded our proportionate share of the net assets of these equity method investees by $1,448 million. This difference is not amortized. Management has concluded that there are no indicators of impairment related to these investments. The following table summarizes the amounts recorded related to the Company's primary equity method investments during the periods presented.
| Quarters Ended March 31,
In Millions | 2024 |  | 2023
Revenue | $ | 134 |  |  | $ | 122 |
Equity in Earnings | $ | 34 |  |  | $ | 27 |
Accounts Receivable | $ | 112 |  |  | $ | 114 |
Dividends Received | $ | 13 |  |  | $ | 14 |

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- Definition The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Topic 323 -SubTopic 10 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (a)(3) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147481687/323-10-50-3 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Topic 323 -SubTopic 10 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (d) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147481687/323-10-50-3 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/recommendedDisclosureRef -Topic 323 -SubTopic 740 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (f) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147481543/323-740-50-2 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 323 -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//323/tableOfContent + Details
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