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They pay the ‘most the least’ because they create more entry level positions than other companies.

Those jobs are not considered 'career' positions, unless someone wants to move up into management in those companies. Most folks take those jobs as transient positions, between just starting out working, and a step into a better paid position elsewhere. Either that, or they'll take a seasonal position, and these are paid base wages, as well.

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Actually, if you have the ambition you CAN make a career in fast food. Back in the early 80's my Taco Bell manager made $24K/yr. Not a lot now, but back then, between herself and her husband they lived very well, brand new cars, and owned a house. Plus she got bonuses. IIRC, the district mgr. made something like 40K, which sounded like a fortune to me at the time. And his bonuses were in the several thousands.

There was a special on McDonalds a few years ago that featured a 2nd generation Mexican-American who worked his way up through the ranks from the grill, to eventually owning 6 franchises.

His "secret"? He worked 12-14 hour days, and still does.

And he doesn't sit in his office either, he mops the floor, works the cash register, and cooks.