Question: Does McDonald’s make the best hamburgers?

Answer: No (unless you ask your 5 year old)

Then why are they the world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants if they don’t make the best hamburgers? It’s because McDonald’s knows how to get you or your kids into their restaurant. They are great at marketing their products and they have carved out solid facility administration rules and standards for each of their franchises.

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