Do you have an idea how many times I've been asked what it takes to become a McDonald's franchisee? Dozens and dozens of times. But why am I asked about McDonald's so often? I think you know the answer. Because Money Simply put, people are interested in becoming a McDonald's franchisee because
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Joan Kroc: The Mighty McDonald’s Multimillionaire
There are so many things I didn't know about Joan Kroc, who was a multimillionaire. That's probably because of her entrepreneurial husband, Ray Kroc. He was the one who was always in the spotlight. Because McDonald's. Here's why I now know a heck of a lot about Joan Kroc, the mighty McDonald's
McDonald’s Happy Meals For Breakfast Could Become A Thing
According to Fortune®, McDonald's® has just started testing a breakfast version of the Happy Meal™ for kids. A spokesperson for McDonald's told Fortune that the test began on Sept. 26 and is taking place at 73 locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more at Fortune. According to company
All-Day Breakfast Scores An Early McWin For McDonald’s
A lot of customers were excited when Steve Easterbrook, the CEO of McDonald's, served up the news about All-Day Breakfasts. Pancakes at noon? Sausage at 7? Well, their excitement has translated into higher revenue. A real McWin for franchisees and shareholders. And, considering what the McDonald's
Franchise Survey #2 – McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast And $15 An Hour
If you're looking into franchising-whether you're thinking of buying one or maybe creating a new one, it's important to keep your eye on the latest franchise news. It's also important to keep your eye on the trends. News One of the things that's been in the news a lot lately is hourly
Ray Kroc: The McDonald’s Entrepreneur Who Built A Franchise Empire
"I was an overnight success all right, but 30 years is a long, long night." - Ray Kroc, McDonald's In case you didn't know, Ray Kroc was the amazing entrepreneur who built the McDonald's franchise. By the time of his death, in 1984, he had helped McDonald's become the world’s largest restaurant
Franchisors: Ignore This Piece Of Advice At Your Own Peril
Once upon a time, there was no internet. No World Wide Web. (Ok. Not that long ago.) But, seriously, there wasn't an efficient way for prospective franchise buyers to check out potential franchise opportunities. Clicking from one franchise website to another didn't happen. It couldn't
McDonald’s: They’re Making Their Quarter Pounder Bigger Why?
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but most restaurants in the U.S. are trying like heck to come up with healthier menu offerings for their customers. It's a good move, since the obesity rates in this country are through the roof. Right? So, why did the new McDonald's CEO decide to increase the
Did Ray Kroc Have A Dark Side?
I don't know. But, there sure is a lot of talk going on as of late about Ray Kroc-and his supposed dark side. That's because there's a movie filming about the life of Ray Kroc, the *founder of McDonald's. *Kroc wasn't the founder of McDonald's. The McDonald brothers were. He purchased the
The Franchise King® Just Interviewed The McDonald’s CEO And You Won’t Believe What He Just Said
It was only a dream. But, it had a huge impact on me. What follows, is my interview with the McDonald's CEO and founder. (This was a very intense dream. I'm still trying to piece the whole thing together the best I can. Parts of it are still missing.) Backdrop All of a sudden, he was
