How franchising made Americans rich

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How franchising made Americans rich

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How do you get rich in today’s America? With many careers threatened by AI, running a franchise looks like a good bet. McDonald’s has plausibly created more millionaires than any firm in history. Now the franchising model can be found everywhere from hotels to Pilates studios. Is franchising the future?

Guests and hosts:

Greg Flynn, CEO of Flynn Group
Mike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks”
Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks”

Topics covered:

Franchising
Fast food
High street

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