Just FYI: It's actually very hard to get a McDonalds Franchise these days. McDonalds controls where their restaurants can be built and how far they have to be

Just FYI: It's actually very hard to get a McDonalds Franchise these days. McDonalds controls where their restaurants can be built and how far they have to be from other restaurants. Plus McDonalds Corp. makes most of its money of real estate so the company has to be able to acquire land to sell to you. When there is land available in the U.S. there's usually a bidding war between existing franchisees making it hard for an individual to get a foot hold. Plus you have to sign up for a 20 year term or face a steep termination fee (I heard it was in the arena of $100 Million). I'm not sure it goes to your point I just thought it might give perspective on how even easy money isn't all that easy to get.