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Old 09-28-2016, 07:20 PM   #3540
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Originally Posted by iggy_oi View Post
Macdonalds restaurants in different regions have different prices, so I'm sure if it meant the difference between them closing their doors or staying profitable they would choose staying profitable. And while I understand the point about individual franchisees owning different locations, when you are making a 5000% profit on every soft drink or coffee you sell it is very difficult to argue they aren't making money. I know someone who's brother owns 7 franchises, that is his only business and it has made him a millionaire. Meanwhile he complains about having to pay overtime on stat holidays.
Lets no forget that franchise owners have to invest quite alot of money to get the business up and running at an incredible risk. Somehow they have to make that money back before you start talking about profits.

Ohhhh and it's not just about selling soda and coffee.

Profitable seems to be a dirty word and I have to wonder what you would consider fair before an employer has to cut back on staff and hours.
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