Arcos Dorados (ARCO) schedules 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting in Montevideo

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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors set the date for the 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting. The meeting will take place on April 10, 2026, in Montevideo, Uruguay, at 2:00 p.m. local time for shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026.

The company is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, with exclusive rights to operate and sub-franchise McDonald’s restaurants in 21 Latin American and Caribbean markets. Together with its sub-franchisees, it operates more than 2,500 restaurants and employs more than 100,000 people as of December 31, 2025.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16

OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-35129

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Río Negro 1338, First Floor 

Montevideo, Uruguay, 11100

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X  Form 40-F

ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM
1.	Press Release dated March 6, 2026 titled “Arcos Dorados to host its 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting”

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
	By:	/s/ Roman Ajzen
		Name:	Roman Ajzen
		Title:	Chief Legal Officer

Date: March 6, 2026

Item 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARCOS DORADOS TO HOST ITS
2026 ANNUAL GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING

Montevideo, Uruguay, March 6, 2026 – Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the “Company”), Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, today announced that on March 6, 2026, its Board of Directors set the date for the Company's Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (“AGM”). The AGM will be held on April 10, 2026, in Montevideo, Uruguay, at 2:00 p.m. (local time), for all shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Contact	Media Contact
Daniel Schleiniger	David Grinberg
VP of Investor Relations	VP of Corporate Communications
Arcos Dorados	Arcos Dorados
daniel.schleiniger@mcd.com.uy	david.grinberg@mcd.com.uy

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About Arcos Dorados

Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, operating the largest quick service restaurant chain in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has the exclusive right to own, operate and sub-franchise McDonald’s restaurants in 21 Latin American and Caribbean countries and territories. Arcos Dorados and its sub-franchisees together operate more than 2,500 restaurants and have more than 100,000 employees (as of 12/31/2025). The Company is committed to the development of the communities in which it operates by providing young people their first formal job opportunities and utilizing its Recipe for the Future to achieve a positive environmental impact. Arcos Dorados is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ARCO). To learn more about the Company, please visit the Investors section of our website: https://ir.arcosdorados.com/.

FAQ

When is Arcos Dorados (ARCO) holding its 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting?

Arcos Dorados will hold its 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting on April 10, 2026, in Montevideo, Uruguay, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The meeting is for shareholders who are on the company’s records as of March 16, 2026.

Who is eligible to vote at Arcos Dorados’ 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting?

Shareholders of Arcos Dorados of record as of March 16, 2026, are eligible to participate in the 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting. The record date determines which investors are officially recognized for voting and other rights at the meeting on April 10, 2026.

Where will Arcos Dorados (ARCO) hold its 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting?

The 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting of Arcos Dorados will be held in Montevideo, Uruguay. The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, giving shareholders a clear time and place to participate in corporate decisions.

What business does Arcos Dorados (ARCO) operate in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, operating the largest quick service restaurant chain in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has exclusive rights to own, operate, and sub-franchise McDonald’s restaurants across 21 countries and territories in the region.

How large is Arcos Dorados’ restaurant network and workforce?

Arcos Dorados and its sub-franchisees operate more than 2,500 McDonald’s restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean. As of December 31, 2025, the company and its network employed more than 100,000 people, reflecting its significant scale in the quick service restaurant sector.

On which stock exchange is Arcos Dorados (ARCO) listed?

Arcos Dorados is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARCO. This listing provides international investors access to the company, which operates McDonald’s restaurants across 21 Latin American and Caribbean markets as an independent franchisee.

Where can investors find more information about Arcos Dorados (ARCO)?

Investors can learn more about Arcos Dorados by visiting the Investors section of its website at https://ir.arcosdorados.com/. The company also provides dedicated investor relations and media contacts for inquiries related to financial performance and corporate communications across its Latin American operations.