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Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

Well I know a local McDonalds franchisee who started working for them when burgers were probably 15 cents. Same situation with the local Wendy's and KFC franchisees, and in all three franchisee situations, their kids have started on the bottom, flipping burgers and cleaning the place, to move up the ladder to being store managers. Other dependable and ambitious workers can work their way up to management the same way.

If they want to make much more money than $15/hour, they can take their McD's experience and go to work for a more expensive, order-from-the-menu restaurant where they can earn tips of $20-$30 plus, per hour. If they WANT to.

A couple of years ago I met a Walmart store manager and thanked him for the efficient service I had that day at the cashier line (which was not the case at other area Walmarts). He told me "I love my job. I started out working for Walmart in high school, and here I am…store manager. They gave me a great opportunity to move up!"

Now THAT is the American way.