McDonald’s doesn’t own those small-town locations. They are franchised, typically by locals. The employer of those low-wage workers is a completely different “c

McDonald’s doesn’t own those small-town locations. They are franchised, typically by locals. The employer of those low-wage workers is a completely different “corporate” – one that is in tune to the local realities. The fake agenda pushing is funny and all, but why don’t we just stick to reality? There are real reasons why non-competes are a problem. What is gained from the "But won't someone please think of the (adult) children?" narrative?