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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 8h

That hat was made 7 years before the impact summit 🤷‍♂️

McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 8h

BK isn’t even in the same tier as McD right now so they wound have to double their volume and I’m not saying the franchisee is wrong.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 9h

lol, they need to double their volume before that meme takes hold.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 9h

I know you love politics but this had absolutely nothing to do with bolstering a political viewpoint. It was made because the franchisees literary had an official “pause” where we didn’t talk to corporate or have any corp meetings as a form protest. First time in company history. That’s why.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 9h

Not sure I have a base but indulge me more about why you think it was created?

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 9h

Yes. This saying was used tongue-in-cheek around 2018. There was a lot of friction between the franchisor and the franchisees over some decision-making; someone made these hats. Had nothing to do with food or ingredients, all internal dealings with the McFamily relationships.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 9h

That’s completely false & impossible with our backend setup. It’s not even an option.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10h

Yes. I’ve heard of people doing this. Our current model is actually outdated & isn’t sold but a newer model is. Drop me a link if you had a good experience with some. We have done our own installs before - and skipped the ripoff Coates $6k install quotes

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 11h

Franchisees pay for everything else from running the app, offers in it, loyalty, monopoly & any other promos.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 11h

What’s crazy - I thought we would see a cost decrease in POP. No translites (production nor shipping thereof) but somehow this line on the P&L never went away. someone is making a lot of money creating an image & sending to our menuboards. Talk about some time of shady deal….

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 16h

They use McD franchisees as their piggy bank, just look at their West Loop office. I feel dirty just talking to them.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 18h

I’m surprised a little bit - they should be able to figure it out. Double cheeseburger with a steamed bun, not toasted 🤦‍♂️

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 20h

Operationally is just not the easiest to be doing to menus at once. Lots waste too

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 20h

We pretty much have dedicated the vendors, you can find these TVs about $1500 cheaper from others. As for insurance - no, have a $10k deductible.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 20h

They were all done shoddy. Came in, cut a bunch of existing lines including irrigation lines - zero responsibility. It was awful.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 20h

Not even sure those were the numbers in the 70’s.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 22h

Each screen their own media player (which isn’t cheap). Connected to server & gets the updates

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 22h

You have 6 foot cement footings in 3 spots plus all electrical, loops, low voltage and probably almost $4k in media players.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 22h

First off, we don’t get the best price on our stuff. It’s hard for companies to serve 14,000 restaurants so we pay a premium to get things implemented. These are commercial outdoor boards, they are completely different than residential units.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 23h

This drink has awful margins, probably the lowest out of all drinks. $5 is cheap for what it is.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 23h

I don’t get political but if you look at numbers & data, that’s not correct for me

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 23h

Honestly, I don’t think we ever will unless something changes drastically with a major shift in policy or legislation.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 11/10/2026

I wouldn’t draw any conclusions from cosmics….

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 11/10/2026

Boards are crap - they go bad in just a few years. I can’t tell you how many boards get cracked by vandalism - it all comes out of your pocket & it sucks. It’s a luxury with a huge liability.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Agreed. We did test another option non-branded option that came out of the fountain.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Last time there was some frustration on the franchisees side, these were made. x.com/McFranchisee/status/107367300…

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Nope, their drink prices are actually reasonable.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

On a comparable energy drink we both sell, they charge 50% more than I do (in-house brand vs. Red Bull). The 50% more doesn’t include the tip they hope you give to offset their wages Pay 60% less, charge 50% more, but McD is always the villain 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️😆

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

I typically sell the decor. Most throw it away.

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

I don’t think so, just giving some people a little glimpse into what we deal with sometimes in terms of costs. There’s just no need for these types of chairs in a fast food restaurant. I’m not sure what we’re supposed to do with the certificate of authenticity, hanging it on the wall?

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Not surprising, our businesses about 80% drive-thru and the 8 PM hour is probably one of the least busy ones of the day, especially on Tuesday. I’m certainly not here saying that the Car, packages drive business, it was more or less just showing how crazy this decor costs

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Almost my exact order too, but I get double Canadian on my Egg McMuffin & use one side of the bun on the sandwich…I know. I’m weird 😆 x.com/mcfranchisee/status/192968552…

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Here’s the question of the day and I would love to get peoples input. Why does McDonald’s have a pricing issue when they are the cheapest fast food option on a national basis?

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Those pendants about $1,000 each Oh, these prices are almost a decade ago. Imagine replacement cost now…

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 10/10/2026

Did you know that outside of Cali, most In-N-Out markets, McDonald’s cheaper with or without the app?

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 09/10/2026

Thanks, just as a follow up, what national concept is cheaper than McDonald’s?

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 09/10/2026

The point is, we disclose everything unlike SNS who yells tallow but then won’t tell you what’s in your food (seed oils, preservatives, etc). There is a reason they don’t disclose. Sure, be mad at McD bc we use vegetable oil but give SNS a pass bc they keep it a secret 🤷‍♂️

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 09/10/2026

We show everything in our food, readily available. When we say vegetable oil, we will even break that down into what seed oil it’s derived from. SNS list will just say cheese or bun. It’s weird bc it’s the industry norm to do so and they don’t

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 09/10/2026

It doesn’t show any of their ingredients: just says cheese or bun. It’s shady

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McFranchisee [UNOFFICIAL] @mcfranchisee-mirr.selfhosted.social · 09/10/2026

High quality? They won’t even tell you what’s in their food - look for their ingredient stack. It’s non-existent. If you don’t mind, what did you order and what was the price?

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