[who_would_fardels_bear]

My understanding is that it is tough sledding to make a go owning just one franchise location. I also understand that there are certain individuals that own huge swaths of McDonald Franchises and are doing quite well. Some of these individuals got the money they bought the franchises with via a successful career in sports or entertainment.

I think there are some "Oprah's" and "Magic Johnson's" who are doing quite well with their McDonald franchises.

[RBW in PA]

Its a shame that I am writing this, but it needs to be said.

In this political climate, why would any white males willing conduct business with blacks, women or the LGBQ crowd? The system is so stacked against you, you’re just setting yourself up for a law suit. I know many businessmen who feel this way, but can not openly express it.

[Leaning Right]

> My understanding is that it is tough sledding to make a go owning just one franchise location. <

I would imagine so. And here’s the key question. Suppose a black guy applied for his first franchise. Was he given a list of all possible locations in his town, or just all possible black-majority locations?

It would seem to me that this would be easy to prove, one way or the other.