> Yes, and McDonalds has a business of connecting people who want hamburgers with people who are making hamburgers. I don't know for McDonald's, but for many

> Yes, and McDonalds has a business of connecting people who want hamburgers with people who are making hamburgers. I don't know for McDonald's, but for many fast food companies that's absolutely true: the main company (the brand) only sells the franchises, and the franchisers actually own and operate the restaurants. However, the main company holds very tight control over the experience (prices, branding, inspections, menus, ...).