[Leaning Right]

At first glance, it looks like this lawsuit might have some merit. How were the possible locations for the black franchisees picked? If they were given a list of black-majority areas only, McDonald’s might be in a bit of trouble.

But then there’s this, from the article:

[McDonald’s] also said that while it may recommend store locations, franchisees make the decisions.

[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.

[Calvin Locke]

I’d point to that BK in SF. Nice area, but the city does nothing about the bum problem, so the store closed.