[uncommonsense]

Top shelf franchises require a significant amount of capital to launch and run. The franchiser wants successful people to buy into the business, so they want plenty of cash on hand to build and operate the business (marketing, equipment, people, etc.).

"Most McDonald's owner/operators have entered the corporation by purchasing an existing restaurant. To open a McDonald's franchise, however, requires a total investment of $1-$2.2 million, with liquid capital available of $750,000. The franchise fee is $45,000."

[Zathras]

I’d be willing to bet the Fed funded this thru Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Admin.
Is this the Chamber of Commerce smoking gun?
Hmmm