McCareer or McFail?

1/9/2019

Recently, I had been thinking about franchising. When the thought occurred, I wondered, what restaurant could I own that would be the most profitable. The only one I could think of was McDonald's. In every city, in every state, in every country, they thrive. But as quickly as I got the thought, I became conflicted. McDonald's is not a plant-based restaurant. So, how would I justify eating one way, but selling foods that I don't stand behind? Maybe I was just thinking too hard. I let the thoughts linger.

Then, out of nowhere, I read an article about three black women who own a total of 18 McDonald's restaurants. One is the mother. The other two are her daughters. Initially, I beamed with pride. Wow. Black women doing their thing.

Then, I looked on social media. The comments ranged from, "Go girls!" to "Sell out!" I was confused. But when I looked closer at the comments, I was surprised by the number of people who feel that these women, no matter how successful, are doing their culture an injustice by selling foods to a demographic that statistically, keeps them ill with disease and obesity.

One commenter was unequivocally upset pointing out, "That's not something to be proud of. Feeding rubbish to our people. This is why folks are obese, have high blood pressure, or are suffering from diabetes. Who posted this? Why? Trippin." At first I thought, no worries, I'll change the menu and be the most different McDonald's there is on the planet!

Then I saw this: "McDonald’s has the worst food out of all the fast food chains. They own a franchise, do you know what that means? That’s means they follow what the corporation tells them to do. They can’t stop using the same “meat” that all the stores use, the same meat that is packaged from corporate. They can’t stop using the coated French fries that everyone tends to love. They can’t do their own promotional tactics and so forth. So it's dope that they own franchises, but they’re still working under the corporation and if the corporation isn’t liking how your numbers are doing they can cut you off completely."

And finally, "You blame the dealer rather than the junkie that can't control their habits."

And that was a "drops mic." So I'm back to square one with a lot of thinking to do. A lot of people are not happy about this. What does your moral compass point to?

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Z. James 8th

1/10/2019 01:17:36 pm

A problem can start with the people and end with the people. Despite the many non nutritional foods that McDonald's may sale, the problem of obesity and health problems lie within the people. More nutritious and healthy food choices should be incorporated into the lives of people. You can't blame the dealer for doing their job. Especially if your weak minded into buying harmful goods.

V Parker 8th

1/10/2019 06:07:19 pm

Yes, you cannot solely place blame on a business owner or corporation. Consumption is a two-sided coin of supply and demand. If consumers demand more of a product, they get it. And many fast food companies offer the nutritional value of their foods to customers and even have them available on the internet! However, companies know very well that they can harm others and choose to do nothing about it as long as they make money. That lack of ethics is appalling and selfish for a company that claims to promote love.

P Augustine 2nd

1/11/2019 08:48:54 am

I agree with you. You know what you are buying. People know that the foods they but isnt good for them, but they still choose to buy it.

C.Capel 6th

1/11/2019 01:01:25 pm

Right , they don’t control that . If you decide to eat there knowing what your eating that’s your fault .

M. Hollywood 2nd

1/10/2019 06:48:29 pm

Exactly the customers have to control what they buy. They rather settle for cheap and fast than something that might cost a little more but be more beneficial to their health.

T. Jones 2nd

1/10/2019 07:00:33 pm

I agree that the problem can end with the people. If they do not want to deal with obesity and unhealthy foods they they have to change their diet. They can not expect a business owner to fix their problems.

P Augustine 2nd

1/11/2019 08:51:05 am

I agree with you, but think about how many people actually take responsibility for the things that they do for themselves. People are always depending on others, no one could ever see the problem in what they’re doing for themself.

Z.Crawford

1/11/2019 01:20:11 pm

If you want something done you have to do it yourself, so if you want to lose weight you have to do it within yourself

Jniquea jackson-2

1/11/2019 05:43:24 pm

I totally agree if everyone is so engaged with the topic obseity . It definitely start with the person . You don’t have to eat at McDonald’s. Everyone have a choice or preference and that’s not on no more but there self.

M.Chavez 2nd pd.

1/11/2019 09:00:41 am

i could not agree with you more, it is the people buying their own health problems. They're basically making their bed to lie in, and complain about the companies when they're the ones supporting it.

Jniquea jackson-2

1/11/2019 05:45:04 pm

Ecxatly this is the people fought . They chose to eat the food no one forced them . You have a choice and that’s there choice. It’s the people for us creating their on deaf bed to lay in by there choice.

J James 6th period

1/11/2019 01:03:19 pm

I completely agree with you, it’s all up to the person when it comes to food.

D Gadson 6th

1/11/2019 01:04:21 pm

Yes people control their selves and make their own decisions on what to eat. They can’t blame the restaurant all they do it provide the food.

TFalls 6th

1/11/2019 08:54:53 pm

The restaurants only provide food I don’t know why people be acting like people are forcing them to eat these types of fast food like you have a choice .

J Chandler 6th

1/11/2019 01:12:08 pm

I agree. People choose where and how much they want to eat. If you choose poorly then you fault.

Z.Crawford

1/11/2019 01:18:46 pm

This is true but then again if all you see is no good foods what are you going to do ? I blame both parties

M. Hollywood 2nd

1/10/2019 05:02:24 pm

Although all McDonalds establishments sell unhealthy food they do not force their customers to buy from them. The people ultimately make the decision if they rather eat a cheap and non healthy meal at McDonalds or go cook healthy at home. McDonalds should not be held responsible for other people’s decisions. In addition, people are degrading powerful black business women because other people choose to eat at their establishment. Although I do disagree that you shouldn’t eat healthy and invest into a franchise that is known for being unhealthy.

V Parker 8th

1/10/2019 06:09:29 pm

I agree with what you've said 100%. Business owners should not be demeaned for what they cannot control especially when customers choose to return while knowing the risks of their products and actions. These women only run chains and are at the bottom of the food chain; they have no power to make decisions for the menu without flack from CEOs and other executives. We all have to do things we disagree with in order to generate income.

M. Jimerson

1/11/2019 08:54:41 am

I agree because people should choose by themselves what they want to eat because it's their health, not ours.

T. Jones 2nd

1/10/2019 06:58:38 pm

I agree that the people have the decision to make if they want to eat unhealthy or not.

J. Griffith 2nd

1/10/2019 10:16:18 pm

I agree because you really have the choice to make a decision that’s right for you.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/4/2019 07:59:18 am

People have a choice to eat healthy and an owner would have to consider what would promote business versus what would not. To try to change McDonald’s franchise to win on the name or franchise isnt beneficial to me in this situation for changing the menu versus people making the choice to have more healthier choices. As an owner you win while making the customer happy, which promotes business. G

G.Musa 6th period

1/11/2019 01:10:16 am

That's just all facts, they're mad because they aren't getting healthier so they try to bring down everything rosy and successful around. If you ride a roller coaster and your phone falls out of your pocket you can't fight the ride operator because they do tell you what yo expect so you rode at your own risk.

M. Jimerson

1/11/2019 08:53:19 am

As I agree with your comment, you should let people eat what they want to eat because you are not them. And I also agree with your comment on saying that people are degrading black women in business just because they own a chain of McDonalds stores.

Estevan Salas 6th

1/11/2019 01:05:58 pm

Im convinced people love hating on others success. Nit-picking their businesses in order to play the race card to justify their jealousy. sad.

D Gadson 6th

1/11/2019 01:06:16 pm

True , people eat what they want and have a choice between healthy and unhealthy foods, but go the unhealthy way.

TFalls 6th

1/11/2019 08:57:04 pm

I don’t see the relationship between the race of someone owning a business and the type of business that they choose to own so there for the whole argument doesn’t make sense to me.

V Parker 8th

1/10/2019 06:04:48 pm

Consumers are not forced to purchase items that harm them. They are, however, persuaded both directly and subliminally by companies that understand the dangers their product poses to the general public. No business is perfect, especially large billion dollar corporations that have sunk their roots into the economy of every life-sustaining corporation. Although making money to survive is important, one has to stand by their morals and take responsibility for their actions even if they never mean to do any harm. I would never run a fast food chain that only offers unhealthy, artificial foods, especially to a country that is ridden with health issues because of the foods produced.

M. Hollywood 2nd

1/10/2019 06:50:55 pm

I didn’t think about subliminal messages which are going to influence customers, but many corporations don’t have any morals and will definitely do anything to make a quick buck or two.

T Tate 8th

1/11/2019 02:54:39 pm

I understand that, but money is a major factor of how the world works. If someone has the chance to make good money selling food, I hope they take it.

G.Musa 6th period

1/11/2019 01:06:22 am

PERIODTT!! No ones obligated to one thing. If they want healthy they need to cook it up themselves.

M. Sanchez 6thpd

1/11/2019 01:11:40 pm

It is something that we have become used to, blaming companies for raising the obesity rate but yet we are the ones using are cars to go through the drive-through to buy food that we know is not good for us. Yes they have a history of bad things but they are all out in the open they are not keeping it a secret. They are still making millions of dollars everyday and it won’t stop anytime soon. We as a society have to choose that we won’t continue to consume this food that gives us diseases.

R. Mbelwa 6th

1/11/2019 01:21:16 pm

You assume that McDonalds doesn’t care about their customers. But if all their customers die from obesity then who’ll buy their food. Yes I agree that the food isn’t good or the healthiest but it’s better than some alternatives like Wendy’s or even subway. It’s sucks but it’s true.

T. Jones 2nd

1/10/2019 06:53:56 pm

No one can go around blaming others for their bad habits. I can not say I killed someone because they sold me the gun or I smoke cigarettes because they sell them in the store. Everyone must take control of what they can. With that being said, it is not a business fault for selling things that may not be perfect for you. Their goal is to make money and if customers are continuously giving them the money, why would they change up their business plan. No one is forced to eat or buy anything someone sells. Life has options.

J. Griffith 2nd

1/10/2019 10:14:38 pm

I agree because if they were to sell someone something they said they wanted, it’s not really their fault because they were the one who asked for it.

K.Brown 2nd

1/11/2019 11:31:49 am

Agreed. The customers should take responsibility in their actions . If they know all the flaws in the food ,why buy it ? In a sense the owners that support the franchise show poor moral judgement.It looks as if they’re just in it for the money instead of choosing a place with valuable food .

J James 6th period

1/11/2019 01:05:18 pm

I agree with you 100%. People always blame other people when the fault is within themselves.

R. Leal

1/11/2019 01:07:47 pm

I agree that everyone must be in control of their choices. Nobody is to blame but themselves for the choices they themselves make.

T.Harris 6th

1/11/2019 01:09:27 pm

This makes sense because no one can make a change but the person in the big building. People don’t think when they complain to the manager at the restaurants it’s not going to make a difference.

N. Medina 6th

1/11/2019 01:16:23 pm

Totally agree, everyone has options and can do as they please. People have control over what things they put in there bodies and corporations make decisions based on the income of profit. They want money and money only.

S. Pirzada 6th

1/11/2019 01:27:32 pm

I'm not fond how the commentor blamed the women, but it really how busines is made. No matter who buys.

J. Griffith 2nd

1/10/2019 10:11:50 pm

It isn’t right to blame the owner for the bad habits of the employee. Chances are that the employee might demean the franchise to make the owner look bad. Other cases would be that the employee had a bad day and takes the frustration out on the customers. If that’s the case, have them take the day off. Maybe a day off can raise their spirits.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

1/11/2019 09:04:41 am

I agree, but that is not the point of the article. The point is the consumers versus the corporations and who to blame for America's health issues. It's vital to understand what consumers are doing when they buy from these large companies.

T.harris 6th

1/11/2019 01:07:03 pm

No seriously why blame someone around the company for making their money. If you really have a problem take it to the head dog to give you complaints knowing they aren’t going to listen.

G.Musa 6th period

1/11/2019 01:03:54 am

Foods that a franchise sell does not force their food onto people, they may persuade you but it was still your decision to take your money out of your pocket to purchase the item. Advertising serves that purpose and calls forth customers. Restaurants place disclaimer on their food due safety reasons and allergies. People shouldn't nit pick about a fast food place, the food is explained in the name so don't throw a fit over an unhealthy food plan. Mcdonald's shouldn't be torn down nor should they degrade the people who invest in the company, its just a business. For example if a group of people come together to open multiple schools in different areas, you can't blame the superintendent or owner for things that happen in all the schools because they didn't force you to enroll in that school nor can the owner be in more than one place at once so people need to put a sock in it and stop looking for fingers to point with their miserable selfs. Regardless of the faults Mcdonald's is still ranked number 1 because not every business is perfect. I wouldn't run a fast food because i know the menu doesn't appeal to me on a daily basis nothing tops a home cooked meal.

R. Mbelwa 6th

1/11/2019 01:13:48 pm

I like the comment and I see your side of the story. But what can you say about the problem of poverty where they can’t buy all the healthy food all the time? You can’t blame them for the quick and reliable McDonalds that’s around the corner to feed them and their families. That’s the only thing that have.

P Augustne 2nd

1/11/2019 08:46:04 am

With Mc. Donalds, I am to the point to where I dont eat it because I know its bad for me, but at the end of the day, if people choose to eat it knowing that its bad for them thats on them. As for the three black women who are doin well in the fast food industry, im not mad at them. Although they could have been more helpful to the healthy eating community, bein that alot of black kids are obese. Its just sad, but thats how they make their money. They provide food for people knowing its not helping their health, and on the other end, the people who buy the food know its bad for them and still buy it so you cant really blame the owners too much. Why continuously buy something that you know isnt helping you? Thats nobody’s fault but your own, go home and cook rather than eat out food.

M Taylor 1st period

3/3/2019 08:07:14 pm

Right you can’t blame people for getting money how they get their money.. you know wrong from right so that’s you

M. Jimerson 2nd

1/11/2019 08:49:59 am

I believe that you cannot fully blame the corporation for selling what they sell more than you can blame yourself for getting the food that you thought about ordering. Now as for other people, you can't control what they get or what they own (such as a business or a corporation), but that being said, you can support entrepreneurs, ESPECIALLY if they are black women at that.

J Butler 6th

1/11/2019 12:58:56 pm

I completely agree. It isn’t my fault you’re subject to obesity and you continuously decide to eat unhealthy foods. I’m just selling my product for my profit, simple as that.

C. Capel

1/11/2019 01:00:20 pm

Right ! Like how you blame your choices on someone else?

Estevan Salas 6th

1/11/2019 01:12:00 pm

That is true but the corporation can help the epidemic by lowering calorie count and using fresher ingredients to maintain food that isnt as bad. Its not all on the company but you have to understand they do make what you eat, they just make it badly.

M Taylor 1st period

3/3/2019 08:10:01 pm

Right.. why down a successful.. no not a THREE successful BLACK WOMEN for your stupid choices

M.Chavez 2nd pd

1/11/2019 08:58:03 am

In this scenario, everyone is to blame, although I do believe the consumer is at more fault. Consumers decide to make those decisions, and spend their hard earned money on things that are not good for them. I've had my share of fast and unhealthy food, because it's extremely difficult to get away from. However, I do think fast food stores should offer healthier alternatives, as well as changing their advertisements. They advertise deals like, "4 for $4","2 of your favorites, for $5" and also to children, who beg their parents for these unhealthy foods, and they give in. Obesity is everyone's fault, giving money to the very companies that don't care for our well-being, only money.

M. Sanchez 6thpd

1/11/2019 01:07:02 pm

We all eat foods that are not good for our well being however, we always find someone else to blame for our actions. The fast food chains catch on and find a way to make a profit by lowering the prices and selling the food that’s not good but yet is in demand. They should find healthier alternatives because as much money as they make they still have law suits that causes them to loose millions of dollars every year.

N. Medina 6th

1/11/2019 01:12:37 pm

Exactly, those are decisions made only by you. Yes these companies may advertise these unhealthy foods but it’s always up to the consumer whether to eat from there or not.

R.Leal 2nd

1/11/2019 09:07:45 am

While it is true that nobody forces consumers to buy anything from a fast food franchise, if I were a plant based eater I would not promote something I know will potentially cause harm to others. McDonald's and other fast food franchises may not lead directly to obesity but they can cause other health problems. My morals would not allow me to own a business that I know will harm others eventually. If I were a plant based eater, I would attempt to open up a business that offers healthy eating. Especially minorities should attempt to keep making a change in our community.

A. Green 3

1/11/2019 10:17:13 am

I totally agree with your statement you can’t force anyone to buy food. So they shouldn’t complain because theirs many healthier options they could’ve chosen. But they went and got McDonald’s in their right mind so they shouldn’t be upset at the owners because they can’t control what’s being given.

J Butler 6th

1/11/2019 12:57:23 pm

I disagree. As a business owner I would do what’s best for business. It isn’t about what’s favorable for myself. You nor anyone else has to eat the food you sell. Can’t blame the producer for its options when there are plenty of producers with more favorable options.

J.perez 6th

1/11/2019 01:13:32 pm

Exactly why would you sell something you wouldn't what your family to eat but that's because of your morals.Morals not everyone has. However you can't blame restaurants for selling unhealthy products. Think about it people buy those products so sellers need to keep making those products. They are simply trying to meet the demand of the public. If the public didn't want that product then that company wouldn't make it. The power belongs to the people. It's your choice.

S. Pirzada 6th

1/11/2019 01:57:12 pm

How you gonna attract business? When you should characterize why people should eat your food. What's so fancy about it? If you don't what people looking nor even want to take a chance to savor a dish then might as well go somewhere else.

J. Gonzalez 2nd

1/11/2019 09:15:53 am

I believe your in a quite a dilemma. You want to own a McDonald's, which thrives no matter where they are and you want to be able to change their unhealthy foods to more organic and healthy choices, But at the same time if you change the way you run the restaurant, and their foods, the corporation will shut you off. The best thing I could say to you is do you and if they have a problem with it, that's them cause they're always going to be those who hate. "Don't follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A. Green 3

1/11/2019 10:21:51 am

That’s totally correct it would be a very smart investment but could effect your conscience. But at the same time the owners can’t control what exactly is being served and if changes were to occur there would be tons of work to do. And also no one is obligated to eat at McDonald’s so it’s always a personal choice which come with their own consequences.

A Green 3

1/11/2019 10:10:32 am

People shouldn’t be upset about their decision to own their own McDonald’s because that’s a major investment. And it’s a major jackpot for one thing but also bringing up the point that it’s unhealthy. No one is obligated to go eat McDonald’s unhealthy food. And on top of that if they had lifestyle changes it wouldn’t be the leading cause of obesity and other health issues. So knocking them down is unnecessary because they just run the store not the food being processed and given out.

K.Brown 2nd

1/11/2019 11:44:51 am

Why be in it ? Just for the money?The women’s moral standards just seem a little off . Why support a company that gives the people such poor quality in foods ?Nowadays people just want a check .On the other hand people don’t share the same morals and exercise their morals as strong as other people.

T cherry 6th period

1/11/2019 01:05:57 pm

Exactly, that's why I don't think the people who where outraged were wrong.

J.Perez 6th

1/11/2019 01:05:50 pm

Everyone has the freedom to chose what they want. You're absolutely right no one is obligated to go eat McDonalds. However the problem is the owners selling food that they won't even touch. Why not change the whole menus to make it healthier and more appealing. If people want change they'll make it happen.

T cherry 6th period

1/11/2019 01:08:32 pm

I felt that the people who condemned t actions of owning the chain were right, because why would you own a business that serves unhealthy food.

K. Brown 2nd

1/11/2019 11:20:16 am

If you own a restaurant apart of a franchise you’re basically saying that you support that franchise as a whole . You’re supporting how they run things .You’re supporting what they give back to the world . Therefore ,the three women are guilty of supporting a company that plays a major role in the obesity crisis .With that being said ,McDonalds has yet to be shut down for this crisis because at the end of the day it’s the people who choose where to eat .The people should take responsibility instead of blaming a company that’s just doing its job .

R.Leal

1/11/2019 01:04:06 pm

I agree. If you are knowledgeable of the harm this franchise will cause then why support it? Money is great and it can be very persuasive but why forget your morals for it?

K. Allen 8th pd

1/11/2019 04:40:28 pm

You can be apart of a franchise and not support everything it does. Chick-fil-A is a business that pays money in support of anti-gay rallies. But I can guarantee you that most of the employees and even managers don't stand behind that choice. They work their because it pays them well.

J. Butler 6th

1/11/2019 12:53:57 pm

No one is ever forced to buy the food from anywhere. In this situation it’s about business and they’re making the correct business decision. Mcdonalds is a very profitable franchise the way it is and changing your customs for a few negative comments is a risky choice. If you know you are high risk to obesity then why by the food? This is all consumer faulted.

J chandler 6th

1/11/2019 01:18:02 pm

I agree but some have to eat what’s available and offordabke to them. More options should be put into physical and financial range for everyone.

T Tate 8th

1/11/2019 06:04:33 pm

If you really look at it, eating healthy isn't hard. It takes more effort to prepare some healthier meals, but it is definitely not as expensive as binge eating McDonald's everyday. That's an excuse.

I. Chancellor 8th period

1/11/2019 07:23:44 pm

In agreement, no one can force you to eat something you don’t want to eat. To be honest, they are making the right business decision, because it brings in money for them. In like manner, if you know you have an illness or health problem, then you should make up your own mind, not to eat there. The only people who are at fault, are the people, who buy the food from McDonald’s. With all honesty, we should praise the women, for trying to be business women, breaking down barriers for other women, especially, women of color.

Estevan Salas 6th

1/11/2019 12:59:23 pm

Everyone knows at this point that McDonalds is one of the most unhealthiest places you can eat. Although that may be true there are many other businesses that sell equally as horrible food or worse. If you opt out of McDonalds you will only be able to go to another corporation that is equally as bad in your immediate area. The corporation can choose healthier meat choices and lower calorie burgers to help combat the growing obesity epidemic in the United States. In the end, people know what they are buying, the company knows what they are selling and it is KNOWN that McDonalds is not healthy food.

C. Capel 6th

1/11/2019 12:59:31 pm

You cannot blame the owners for things that don’t have anything to do with them. The problems that occur with health and obesity is the people’s choice. Most people decide what they eat and how they eat it. That’s like blaming the cigarettes company for you getting Cancer when you smoke seven packs a day. It’s a deeper issue than that. You cannot home your choices on anyone else .

J.Perez 6th pd

1/11/2019 01:01:42 pm

Why blame the seller for the customers lack of self control. If the consumer knows that the product is bad then they can chose not to buy it. McDonald's is a large,profitable business so it makes sense to want to own one. Now being the owner and choosing not to eat the food you sell is alarming.You would want to produce a product that you yourself will use. At the end of the day it's your choice and you have no one to blame but yourself.

M. Sanchez 6thpd

1/11/2019 01:03:23 pm

These 3 women decided to make a choice that helped them become wealthy in life, how that affects others is not there problem. If you choose to sit there and buy McDonald’s everyday that is your choice. We are all aware that it can cause cancer and obesity yet we still purchase which is why they are still very successful til this day. That decision to own those restaurants is their own and they should not be attacked because of that. If you do not eat that way then it wouldn’t be right to promote what you don’t eat, people would feel more entitled to say that it is hypocritical and many other things at that. Maybe it’s better to find a different franchise that supports what you stand by.

I Jones 6th period

1/11/2019 01:12:21 pm

I agree, the family franchised in what they thought would make the most money from . That was a smart move .

K. Brown 8th hour

1/11/2019 04:53:55 pm

I have a strong feeling that the higher ups of McDonalds do not touch the food served at their establishments. I understand what you mean by 'not giving people things you wouldn't eat' but you would be surprised. It is all about marketing and what the people want. People want things that taste good, are overly large, and for a small price. Producers know this and use this to make strong businesses.

R. Garcia 8th

1/11/2019 11:20:27 pm

While i completely agree with your comment, I think that perhaps the criticism that these women encountered was not so much a personal matter, but one dealing with the issue with franchises in general. Businesses have a tendency of move to where there is a high demand for their product/service since it will result in a higher profit. In the case of the McDonald's franchise, because their food is so cheap, many customers are those with a low income. Because there is a higher demand in lower income communities, what we begin to observe is a large quantity of fast food restaurants in these areas, resulting in food deserts. As a result from a lack of nutritional food, many people risk developing preventable diseases.

T cherry 6th period

1/11/2019 01:04:02 pm

In all honesty I don't think that the people who were in a outrage was nit-picking at all. These women knew exactly that they were getting themselves into a sort of a sedentary position when it comes to if they wanted to control any subsidies that this business has. Such as the advertisement and the choice or the choice of food selection. So In a way they aren't attacking the wrong people, but there just being kindve indirect. How could you justify having a restaurant that you may not eat.

D. Hearne 8th

1/11/2019 03:15:30 pm

If these people have a such a huge problem with fast food, they can just not eat it and keep on stepping. What you eat is on you, not the person who served it. They are just fulfilling your request.

T.Harris 6th

1/11/2019 01:04:46 pm

The people should not blame stuff on fast food companies because it’s your choice to eat what you want.you have many options and you choose to pick the fast & unhealthy choice. Eating home cooked meals might be just as bad as Mc Donalds so at this point nothing is really a good choice. You might not support how people run their company but others around you will because their health isn’t your problem. These ladies are just living how they get it no one can be mad at their hustle it’s not nobody business but theirs.

K.Gomez 6th

1/11/2019 01:05:27 pm

I don’t understand why there is so much stigma and hypocrisy in the people’s words when it comes to McDonald’s in general. Like, yeah McDonald’s isn’t healthy and/or a 5 star meal but in the end people purchase their products like clockwork. And the hate that these women are receiving for owning a McDonald’s store is pointless. Like it or not, owning just a single McDonald’s makes a good amount of money. And these woman own a multitude which means they are successful with the money that people people use to buy McDonald’s.

I. Jones

1/11/2019 01:10:40 pm

I completely agree, people with eat what they want regardless weather it’s good for you or bad for you , therefore you can’t blame the people who franchise the restaurant .

K. Allen 8th pd

1/11/2019 04:35:23 pm

It seems like people always want to get upset and look for problems when someone is gaining success. Everybody is just looking at the name of the place these women own, instead of the actual fact that these women are making a way for themselves.

I. Jones 6th period

1/11/2019 01:05:41 pm

"You blame the dealer rather than the junkie that can't control their habits“ < This statement i completely agree with . At the end of the day, people will eat what they want to eat, no one is forcing them to eat Mcdonald’s. I’m pretty sure everyone who eats Mcdonald’s knows it’s not good for you yet they still eat it. As for the comments under the post, business is business. They are franchising the most successful fast food restaurant which is brilliant . Personally i don’t eat Mcdonald’s but if i could, i definitely would franchise in one, why ? because that’s good money. I would rather franchise a Chick-Fil-A rather than Mcdonald’s but in this case, i would definitely franchise a Mcdonald’s.

J chandler 6th

1/11/2019 01:06:44 pm

The problem obesity problem cannot be blamed only on fast food industries. Although it is true that best interest you please have healthier and better choices available, it is in knot although it is true that best interest you please have healthier and better choices available, at the end of the day it is up to the buyer to decide what he or she puts into their body and how much. If a person decides to eat hamburgers a day for a week and inns up gaining 30 pounds, who’s fault is it really? The industry that sold the food, or the buyer that bought it. We have control over what we put into our bodies ,so why do we get mad when the choices we make have consequences not favorable? Too much of anything is bad for you. We need to start taking more responsibility and stop blaming corporate franchise for our poor choices.

R. Mbelwa 6th

1/11/2019 01:08:35 pm

You can’t judge someone for making money the way they can. If they are happy owning those buildings then let them. They already know that McDonalds “makes people obese” but it’s not they’re fault. Yes their food is good and advertises a lot but it’s not their fault people come to it. As they say, you can bring the horse to the water but you can’t make it drink.

D. Tonche 8th pd

1/11/2019 02:46:23 pm

I agree with you, these women managed to successfully run a franchise and people blamed them for a national obese problem. It is up to the individual to uphold their health, not the rest of society.

N. Medina 6th

1/11/2019 01:10:32 pm

I feel as if people get so offended in today’s society. No one is forcing those people to buy such foods knowing they are unhealthy, that is a choice. Same thing goes for the corporation, they choose what they want to feed their demographic whether it’s bad for them or not because they are only worried about the profit they are receiving at the end of the day. Companies like McDonald’s make business decisions like about what will get them the most sales than worrying about if it’s unhealthy. That is why they target kids to replace their older consumers. It is a personal choice for you to choose where you eat, they shouldn’t shame companies or franchise owners just because they don’t agree.

S. Johnson 8th

1/11/2019 02:53:20 pm

In agree that people do get offended easily. Sensitivity is a two way street to be taken. Either you'll take it into consideration or you'll be looked over. Nevertheless, people shouldn't be sensitive towards things that they can control. Change the narrative if your so offended.

J. James 6th period

1/11/2019 01:12:08 pm

People always want to find someone to blame. So they look everywhere else except themselves. Obesity is caused by eating a lot, mostly fast food. Just because some one is making money off of the food we buy from those fast food restaurants doesn’t mean they are the sole cause of this disease. People can’t just blame the franchises. People know what they spend their money on and they what they consume.

S. Pirzada 6th

1/11/2019 01:15:11 pm

These women shouldn't be blamed for having business. In all matter the producers is always winning while consumer spend their money on the product. It's disappointing how the commentors had addressed being blind over how marketing works. People only will get attract to advertisement, fancy slogans and more. Yes, McDonalds is proven to give harmful affects on people, but that not stopping their worldwide franchise.

F. Aleman 8th

1/11/2019 06:49:36 pm

I agree that these women should not be blamed.bEven though McDonalds is proven to have harmful effects on people, people continue to buy and that's their decision.

S. Lara 6th period

1/11/2019 01:16:53 pm

Franchising a Mcdonald’s is
solely business even if you do not eat the food serving it should not be a problem. It is their choice to buy the food you sell no one else decides for them.

D. Gadson 6th

1/11/2019 01:17:11 pm

I believe someone should own a Mc.donalds no matter what they sell. It’s up to people to decide what to eat whether it’s a healthy home cook meal or from there. The products they sell doesn’t have nothing to do with what people want to eat. Even though they sell unhealthy products people still come n Mc.donalds will still make a profit. Therefore , you can not blame the workers.

K. Phillips 6th link

1/11/2019 05:15:13 pm

True it’s up to the people on what they eat and how much . No one is telling these people to eat McDonald’s everyday

M. Mason

1/11/2019 06:07:30 pm

I agree with your statement. There are people who choose to continue to eat unhealthy and they would still rather blame the company than themselves.

F. Aleman 8th

1/11/2019 06:47:25 pm

People should be able to own any type of restaurants without being blamed for. Other people problem.

D. Hearne 8th

1/11/2019 02:26:08 pm

In the end, it always comes down to the person making the decision to indulge in whatever products. The problem comes in when people don't eat or do things in moderation. Let's take Nikocado Avocado, a mukbang youtuber, for example. He made a video complaining that he was gaining weight at rapid rates and he couldn't explain why. To quote him, 'It's like this happened overnight." He is able to address the outcome of his choices but doesn't take into consideration the choices themselves. Let me be clear on this, Nick uploads mukbang videos everyday. It's not the food companies he's buying from forcing him to eat, he does this at his own accord and rather than accepting that he might, meaning a possibility, have food addiction, he plays the fool. We point fingers at everyone else but can't reflect on ourselves.

D. Tonche 8th pd

1/11/2019 02:42:34 pm

This reminds me of the people who sued McDonald's because they were overweight. This made no sense to me since they were culpable for indulging fast food and not taking care of themselves.

K. Brown 8th hour

1/11/2019 04:58:12 pm

I read an article on that before myself. It confused me how these people thought that they actually could make a valid argument against something so clearly their own fault. Not only was I baffled, but I was upset because they couldn't even admit to being food addicted.

B. Haynes 8th

1/11/2019 10:06:52 pm

I agree. No one can just point their fingers at McDonald’s when health problems arise due to their food. It’s on the consumer to realize the effects of their choices—in this case, eating McDonald’s.

D. Tonche 8th pd

1/11/2019 02:39:02 pm

Whenever I hear a person comment on how society sucks, or how much they hate the school rules I am unable to comprehend. You are member of this society. You are student of this school. Like Ghandi once said, be the change you want to see in the world. Complacency is what perpetuates societal norms and ludicrous school rules. To conclude, if you are a strong believer of your values you should follow them in every aspect of your life.

J. Maple 8th

1/11/2019 08:37:28 pm

I completely agree. If you don’t like the society you’re in, change it or leave it.

S.Johnson 7th/8th

1/11/2019 02:42:55 pm

You can not put your problems on someone else. If I want to own a McDonalds then I am going to own one. It is strictly a business transaction. However what you do has no correlation for what I do. Poor decisions made lie upon you. The people that are blaming the three black women for what they are doing obviously cannot face reality. The company doesn't force you to buy anything you are the one to make the conscience.

K.phillips

1/11/2019 05:13:07 pm

Same , if I want something I’m going to get it forget what others think . People make there own decisions on what to eat and how much they want to eat

H Aleman 8th

1/11/2019 06:00:20 pm

Exactly. People don't realize that money and business are two major factors of life. Money is important in how the world works. People have to do what they have to do to make their money, and owning a business that sells something in high demand is one of the simplest ways to do it. These women are doing nothing wrong.

Marqueshia Richardson

1/11/2019 09:09:06 pm

That's also right because like I said I'm neutral young black women have to make their money at least it's something good in some point but maybe what if McDonald's figured "oh let me sell healthier food" not saying just plain salad with no ranch dressing but maybe watching certain portion of maybe the hours that people come in and intake of this grease and fatening food but then again they have free will they know that this food is not good for them why blame the women cause if they just stop consuming then there you go problem solved.

T Tate 8th

1/11/2019 02:50:14 pm

I think it is extremely selfish and narcissistic for a group of people to blame company owners for their bad habits. No one is forcing guns to the heads of black men and women and forcing them to eat McDonalds. Poverty is not an excuse, because it is not expensive to eat healthy. These women are doing them and gaining their own success but its almost like there is no satisfying society. No matter what black women do, white society points out a failing factor. If it isn't white society, it's our own community. These women shouldn't feel guilty for their work. They are not the reason for obesity rates in the black community.

J. Maple 8th

1/11/2019 08:36:17 pm

Eating healthy may not be expensive once or twice, but the costs will add up. Food that is processed and bad for you is considerably cheaper, and poor people can’t afford to buy organic food for their daily diet.

K. Allen 8th pd

1/11/2019 02:54:23 pm

Everyone has their own opinion, but you can not stop anyone from making their money. Nobody is holding a gun to people's head and forcing them to eat McDonalds. People control what they buy, what they eat, and what they are willing to spend their money on. People know the risk that they are taking when they eat McDonald's food 24/7. So why is it that we are so quick to blame the producers for something we did willingly more than once. Last I checked you don't get obese from a single double cheeseburger.

D. Hearne 8th

1/11/2019 03:06:30 pm

To answer your question, people often blame others because they don’t want to accept the fact that they are the ones at fault.

H Aleman 8th

1/11/2019 05:56:53 pm

Yeah, its pretty funny how people are willing to work so hard to protect their egos, that they'd tear down, blame and hurt the people around them. Imagine being that gross

K. Brown 8th hour

1/11/2019 04:48:10 pm

These women are paving a way for themselves to make money and own an establishment under a highly lucrative business. I think people would be a fool to miss that chance. A producer is not at fault for when the consumer becomes addicted to what they provide. And it's annoying that a group of people want to say that the franchise is 'leaving them with diseases and obesity' when it's not. Ronald McDonald isn't shoving McChickens down anyone's throats. People are doing that on their own accord and have to find a outlet to take the blame out of their hands. Besides, people always love to rally behind each other to fight mega corporations for their own actions. McDonalds is a business, it can't survive without people buying it's product.

M. Cain 2nd

1/11/2019 10:19:33 pm

I agree, nobody is forcing the consumers to purchase the food. They could easily boycott the unhealthy choices and spend their money somewhere else, but instead they choose to continue to purchase unhealthy food and just complain.

K. Phillips 6th

1/11/2019 05:09:57 pm

You can not blame the franchise for people having high blood pressure or being obese. People control what they put in there body so if you want to go out and eat McDonald’s every day then of course your going to see it have an effect on you but having it once a month or so is no so bad . Just because we have all these fast food places don’t meant eat there all the time . We also have grocery stores so go make dinner instead. Can’t be mad at someone who just trying to make money .

Jniquea jackson-2

1/11/2019 05:48:52 pm

I believe this problem comes down to the buyer or consumer. You can choose to go to McDonald’s and consume all the bad fats . Yes McDonald’s are selling it but you don’t have to buy it . There are other ways to go by and you don’t have to make it McDonald’s. This problem is not the franchise problem. This is a buyer problem. Either the buyer can change the food choice or deal with the problems that come along with eating fast foods.

I. Chancellor 8th period

1/11/2019 07:40:52 pm

In agreement, it does come down to the buyer or consumer. Not only did they go there and consume the bad fats, but they also turned down the healthier options around. You are so right, because everything in life is a choice. With all honesty, the franchise is only capitalizing on their poor decisions, so you cannot be mad at them. Lastly, the women in this discussion are not wrong, but the people who go to McDonald’s and other unhealthy places are wrong.

Jordan bridges

1/11/2019 08:45:18 pm

Facts, a lot of people would put there selves In a harsh position and dig their self deeper into it

H Aleman

1/11/2019 05:53:52 pm

"That's not something to be proud of. Feeding rubbish to our people. This is why folks are obese, have high blood pressure, or are suffering from diabetes." Imagine being so oblivious to your bad habits that you'd blame someone else for your problem instead of yourself. It is nobody's fault that grown men and women can't control their eating habits. It is also not the fault of business owners that people indulge in the products that they sell. Our society is so messed up for this very reason. People can't seem to handle being wrong, or admitting their wrongs, and end up tearing down and blaming the people around them for their shortcomings. These women are making money, minding their business and living good. They are not at the ones to blame for our sorry eating habits.

M. Mason 1st

1/11/2019 06:04:51 pm

People should not blame McDonald’s franchise for causing these problems. It is on the person who continues to spend their money at McDonald’s. I do not eat at McDonald’s because of the previous times I have purchased meals from them. I knew that their food would make me sick, so I stopped eating there. I believe that people choose to eat McDonald’s because of their prices. They are very affordable and there aren’t very many grocery stores in some black communities.

Jordan bridges

1/11/2019 08:40:56 pm

I believe that can be one major cause for some people because ever one don't have choices of where they want to eat,sometimes people are just limited to what they have and can get.

Marqueshia Richardson

1/11/2019 09:03:48 pm

That is so true, some people may not be able to go out and buy some groceries or get a full meal that is not fast food they just could only afford things from fast food places that cost only a few dollars.

J. Gonzalez wnd

1/13/2019 07:20:37 pm

I totally agree with you. People choose to eat at McDonald's even though they know how bad it is for them, they still eat it because it taste and its very cheap and affordable and thats how they get you

F. Aleman 8th

1/11/2019 06:44:23 pm

It is easier to find a scapegoat and blame others. In our society, we are so used to blaming each other. For example, students blaming teachers for not understanding their work. When in reality we make our own choices in life, including what we decide to eat. No one forces you to make any type of decisions, you make those choices because you can.

I. Chancellor 8th period

1/11/2019 07:10:46 pm

It is very sad that these women are being hated for being franchisees to McDonald’s. To be honest, this is why women, especially, women of color, have a hard time doing anything in business, due to people always having a negative idea about them. In this case, the women are not wrong for franchising McDonalds, because they are trying to make a living for themselves. With all honesty, it is the people, who buy McDonalds who should be at fault, due to them not having control over their own food desires. I state this because, no one can make you buy McDonald’s, but yourself, so instead of bringing the women down, we should bring them up.

I. Florence 8th

1/11/2019 09:45:31 pm

Exactly. Negative views can affect a person's desire of entrepreneurship.

J. Maple 8th

1/11/2019 08:30:02 pm

Business owners have one goal, and that is selling enough product to grow and expand. The consumers are responsible for the obesity epidemic. They have a choice to eat or not eat McDonald’s. Also, it has already been established that big corporations are after the money and don’t care about problematic environmental or societal impacts that their products might cause. These black women should be praised for their entrepreneurship, not ridiculed for selling products that the people want.

I. Florence

1/11/2019 09:40:26 pm

It is a shame that a group of black women become entrepreneurs and are bashed for people's lack of accountability. The women are not making people buy the food. The people want to buy the food.

B. Haynes 8th

1/11/2019 10:02:19 pm

I agree. If anything, it was a smart business venture. These women were aware of the fact that McDonald’s has a large consumer base and used that to their advantage.

D.Molo 8th

1/11/2019 10:02:23 pm

Makes sense when you think about it. Push sales as long as it’s bringing in the money lets keep doing it. There shouldn’t be any ridicule of the women. These women are breaking barriers.

M. Cain 2nd

1/11/2019 10:16:58 pm

I completely agree with you about the blame not falling on the black women in this situation. Everyone that goes to McDonald's knows what they are getting themselves into.

L.Allen 2nd Period

1/11/2019 11:44:54 pm

I absolutely agree, that at the end of the day it's our personal responsibility to be healthy or not because were the one's spending money and eating the unhealthy foods advertise to us.

Jordan bridges

1/11/2019 08:37:32 pm

People are mad at the company because of their food supply because of the harm it can do to people. Now, yes they may be able to do something about this but what if that's the only thing the corporate is providing them and there is a single thing to do about it? Remember everything isn't always the way you may see it.

Marqueshia richardson

1/11/2019 09:01:11 pm

I don't know how to really feel about this. I mean I can honestly say I am neutral or because at the same time it's a young woman trying to do her own thing this society complains on "black people got to step up make some businesses or something" then you see someone trying now there is something wrong but then again I more for the fact that they can't just be encouraging the junk food although they could control their habits both could work on their own problems.

TFalls 6th

1/11/2019 09:05:17 pm

Let’s be Foreal, Macdonald has helped many families be able to eat when money was low.Yeah the quality of food might not be the best but who cares about the best when you are hungry food is food. As for the black women trying to own a McDonald’s they were going to face adversity no matter what just because they were women. I honestly feel as if they should still go along with the plan because money is money and nothing should interrupt your grind. Everybody has a choice about what they wanna eat and that’s your choice Is always yours.

D.Molo 8th

1/11/2019 09:58:22 pm

I concur has truth to it. Reason being is that woman have always had a hard to get to where they wanted because they are looked at in a different light. To add a bigger disadvantage they are African Americans in America. They have the biggest targets on their backs along with just being a woman.

I. Florence 8th

1/11/2019 09:26:44 pm

The person that commented "That's nothing to be proud of. Feeding rubbish to our people. This is why folks are obese,..." and the people that agree with her lack accountability. Yes, the food is bad for human health, but the owners are not forcing people to purchase their food. Customers are well informed about the unhealthy food they consume. If they choose to eat a double stack big mack, they are the ones who needs to take accountability for their health complications. Not the franchise owners.

D.Molo 8th

1/11/2019 09:54:07 pm

On the off chance that you possess an eatery separated of an establishment you're fundamentally saying that you bolster that establishment in general. You're supporting how they run things.You're supporting what they offer back to the world. Thusly ,the three ladies are liable of supporting an organization that assumes a noteworthy job in the corpulence emergency.With that being stated ,McDonalds presently can't seem to be closed down for this emergency on the grounds that toward the day's end the general population pick where to eat. The general population should assume liability as opposed to faulting an organization that is simply carrying out its responsibility.

B. Haynes 8th

1/11/2019 09:57:14 pm

The last line, “You blame the dealer rather than the junkie that can’t control their habits,” really stood out to me because it completely articulated my thoughts. While McDonalds does sell unhealthy food, no one forces consumers to eat there—they make that choice. I do believe that unhealthy eating is the bad habit in this situation, but should these women (A.K.A. the “dealers”) be held accountable for the consumer’s choices? Definitely not. However, I do understand the other side of the argument considering the effects of fast food and how it impacts people of color. Though, at the end of the day it boils down to the people who choose to continue their bad habits, not the owners.

N.Brown6th

1/11/2019 10:41:20 pm

I’m in total agreement with your statement because no one is forced to do something they don’t wanna do . People are going to eat what they want when they want and however they want it . McDonald’s isn’t the issue it’s the people who continuously buys the food that creates the problem with health . Done people will risk being healthy to fast food because that’s what they have a taste for .

ANT BREEDLOVE

1/13/2019 03:27:42 pm

Exactly right, people make their own choices

J. Mills 2nd pd.

1/11/2019 11:04:45 pm

I agree with the statement you made about how no one is forced to eat there. It would be no different if you were to own a McDonalds store so why not own one? People would still be eating unhealthy whether you owned it or not.

T. Young 2nd period

1/11/2019 11:27:54 pm

I agree with you that the consumers are the ones that have the choice on not eating unhealthy because the “dealers” aren’t forcing their hand in any way.

M. Cain 2nd

1/11/2019 10:14:28 pm

I feel neutral in this situation because I support anyone trying to level up and take care of themselves financially, but at a certain extent. Some things are worth saying no to, and personally I wouldn't have jumped at the idea of owning a franchise based solely on how unhealthy the food is. Although McDonald's is selling the unhealthy food, nobody is forcing people to go buy the food. So I think placing the blame on the black women that own the store is wrong. Though they can't do anything to make the options healthier, they still are not at fault here but instead it is the consumers fault. If you go to McDonald's looking for something healthy you wont find it and everyone knows this, so instead of trying to play the blame game maybe people should spend their money on stuff that is more healthy to them.

N.brown6th

1/11/2019 10:37:46 pm

I agree and disagree with You i wouldn’t want my name to be built off something I wouldn’t do . But at the same time I do have to think about my surroundings and what the people want . I can’t just base what I want in an area where people just want the same thing . I agree that others have a choice to consume unhealthy foods.

Z Holmes Pd 3

3/3/2019 04:12:56 pm

I agree, although, some people use that to build themselves up. They Go along with a trend inorder to get noticied and once their where they feel comfortable, they show their true self.

J. Mills 2nd pd.

1/11/2019 11:01:30 pm

I also feel neutral but I’m leaning more on the side of owning a McDonalds. Only difference is that YOU would be in charge of making sure YOUR store sell enough products to not be shut down.

R.Hannon 6th

1/11/2019 11:34:29 pm

Neutral is definitely the word for this issue. Also, you are most definitely right about the lady jumping to franchising. In my opinion it’s not the best option in this scenario.

L.Allen 2nd Period

1/11/2019 11:41:53 pm

I totally agree on the fact that people have money problems, but I believe if you want that healthy lifestyle do research on foods or snacks that are good for the body but if you are not able to do that then adjust your food portions.

K. Banks 6th

1/11/2019 11:49:28 pm

People could choose to spend their money elsewhere if they wanted something healthy instead of choosing food widely known as being unhealthy.

ANT BREEDLOVE

1/13/2019 03:26:42 pm

Everyone should just eat what they want, if their health is damaged so be it...you can’t blame food places for people’s choices

Lloyd Trimble

1/13/2019 07:33:15 pm

Thats not always the case. Healthy foods can be expensive and some people cant always afford healthy foods. And yes even though some people know their foods unhealthy, they still because its cheap.

R. Garcia 8th

1/11/2019 10:33:46 pm

I think the dilemma is at its core, one of moral responsibility and of the roles that are played by the consumer and the producer. While corporations should be held accountable for their actions, especially if negative, it important to recognize that it is the consumer’s responsibility to make the most educated decision when purchasing a good or service. Corporations may (and should) help at this by being transparent and by providing accurate advertisement, but it is ultimately up to the consumer to make the decision. Thus, in this case, arguing that McDonalds is responsible for the high rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes is not only unjust but invalid. Now, we could argue that corporations such as McDonald's often take advantage of the limited living conditions of people with low income by providing them with cheap and convenient meals, and the argument would hold a strong. However, the nature of economics is that producers react to the consumers demand by providing them with more of the product. This, of course, does not mean we shouldn't criticize corporations, but we should realize the responsibility of the conditions is shared among the producer and consumer.

R.Hannon 6th pd

1/11/2019 11:38:38 pm

Wow your comment amazed me. We spend so much time blaming the consumer but it is as well the producer fault. Not trying to play the blame game but it it both bad for the look of companies and the look of people.

Z Holmes Pd 3

3/3/2019 04:11:42 pm

Exactly, we have equal parts in everything that happens. If one succeeds, then so will the other. package deal. As long as all parties involved are doing their parts, there's no reason for a mishap

K. Banks 6th

1/11/2019 11:46:00 pm

Each factor in this situation holds their own responsibility to make rational decisions.

N.Brown6th

1/11/2019 10:34:32 pm

You can’t blame McDonald’s for what others do . People choose to be unhealthy it’s not McDonald’s fault . Why make it their fault when people are the ones consuming the product . You can always go against it but it won’t change the fact that some people like their food and are willing to eat as much of it as possible. People are obese because of the unhealthy and poor choices they make . Whatever a person sets their mind to do they will do so if it’s consuming unhealthy food they will do it.

T. Young 2nd period

1/11/2019 11:24:17 pm

I agree that people are the reasoning for their own health problems and you can’t blame the business because they’re just doing their job.

Lloyd Trimble

1/13/2019 07:30:37 pm

Its not always the consumers fault. The people selling the food sell false advertisements claiming their food is 100% beef and that they have real chicken yet they know what they put in their food and where they buy it. And then they sell it for cheap affordable prices which causes the consumers to buy it

J. Mills 2nd pd.

1/11/2019 10:57:41 pm

Where stand might seem a little rude or “cruel,” but I feel like whether you served McDonalds or someone else did the person who likes the food is going to eat it anyways so why not sell it and make money? Honestly, if I could own a McDonalds store I would too, just like the three women. I feel like they had a similar if not the same thought process as me, it’s the only way to justify making hundreds if not thousands of people who buy from your store obese. Like I said it might seem cruel, but that’s the best I could think of why it is okay to sell McDonalds and sell what they tell you. If you don’t, someone else will. That’s money that could be in your bank account if you just sell McDonalds food because it will be sold anyway whether you like it or not.

T. Young 2nd period

1/11/2019 11:21:33 pm

Being apart of the McDonald’s franchise is not really contributing to the obesity and health problems. The reasoning is because you personally are not going to each person and making them eat. People choose to eat unhealthy whether you are there or not. How can people blame you or anyone who opens a McDonald’s for the problems that’s going in the world? No man or women should be blame for another person wrong doing.

R.Hannon 6th

1/11/2019 11:27:55 pm

In the systems of restaurants, it is their right to conduct business and customer service. What and how much you consume is to your discretion. If it is so much a problem or unhealthy, McDonald’s plus many more fast foods would be shut down. Therefore, it is no one to blame but the person who buys it and yet consumer so much. It is research about everything you eat , it is to that person be aware what’s going inside their body , all information is written and documented it is upon your time to do that research.

L.Allen 2nd Period

1/11/2019 11:36:09 pm

It's tempting to blame big food companies for America's big obesity problem.And problem is we all want to blame somebody when we're all apart of the issue. The big topic is consumers bear much responsibility for their weight and the fact that majority of the world is obese is a issue cause by starting with ourselves. It's not the industry fault that people don't get exercise, or that schools have cut physical education, or that people prefer the taste of Twinkies instead of tofu. But it comes back around to the company selling high calories food and sugars in the first place that will escalate a major issue in our country. Accept responsibility for your choices and actions, but be accountable for the results that comes with it.

K. Banks 6th

1/11/2019 11:43:23 pm

These women are just fulfilling the wants of others and shouldn’t be to blame. If you're aware that something is unhealthy but still choose to eat it, you can only blame yourself. Whether or not these women own these businesses, you would still eat there if you wanted to. So why shouldn’t they make money out of it. Choosing to find your own success in something that’ll succeed regardless, shouldn’t be frowned upon.

LaDavia Richardson- 5th per

3/4/2019 01:14:54 pm

The consumer should hold the blame, as well. They have a choice on where to stop on that way home. No one put a gun to their head and said eat McDonald's, yet they pulled into that drive through and ordered. They always argue the conviency and cheapness of McDonald's, when they're not the only ones who have a dollar menu.

ANT BREEDLOVE

1/13/2019 03:25:15 pm

I just feel like people can eat whatever ever they want and not care what the next person feels about it....topic kind of irrelevant

J. Gonzalez 2nd

1/13/2019 07:17:43 pm

I don't agree with you. If people ate any way they wanted then everyone would be obese. And people honestly do eat what ever they want in 2019 unless they know its bad and choose to eat healthier and not junk food all the time

Lloyd Trimble

1/13/2019 07:27:43 pm

I think that women shouldn't be afraid to go against what society or everybody expects. Being 2019, people especially women should go for what they believe or choose because those who try and fail can at least say they gave it their best chance, but those who never try imagine what it would've been like if they had

K Eagans 3rd pd

3/3/2019 07:09:06 pm

Yes all women should be able to go accomplish their goals without being dehumanized. I agree it is 2019 and every body should be looked at equally.

Z Holmes Pd 3

3/3/2019 04:09:38 pm

K Eagans 3rd pd

3/3/2019 07:06:40 pm

I do believe that everybody has the choice to eat there. And I find it strange that people are so quick to criticize black women but will still go out and eat the same food they were just talking down on.

K Eagans 3rd pd

3/3/2019 07:03:29 pm

If I were in this situation, I would go for it. No matter what you do or what business you start, somebody somewhere is always going to have something negative to say. Peoples opinions should not stand in the way of your money, especially if what you are doing is not affecting them.

M Robinson link

3/3/2019 08:13:04 pm

M Taylor 1st period

3/3/2019 08:15:01 pm

u can’t blame people for getting money how they get their money.. i mean if it’s successful they’ll do what they need to do to survive this unfair world. because who is willing to provide for them ?? nobody but themselves but then there’s the fact that people know this types of things like.. the food is unhealthy n things like this yet it is still on if the top selling fast food places out here.. stop feeding into the foolery... literally

C. Swann 2nd

3/3/2019 11:47:09 pm

It is amazing that they have an income that they make in their sleep but I do agree that they are somewhat being sell-outs. Expanding something that does nothing but harm your culture isn’t really beneficial. You’re just investing in something that you’re 100% sure of. While purchasing 18 McDonald’s they could haves tarted their own business. It would be nice to see a real “McDowell’s”. They could have did something that would help our culture and communities 100%.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/4/2019 08:32:34 am

My moral compass point to the franchise. You invest your money in an franchise as it already has a fashion of operating. So a desire to change the menu is a slap in the franchise face as well is a violation to the contractual franchise agreement. Now, the thought of supplying a productive meat product is customer savvy and thoughtful to one’s customer for quality service. It would be best the ladies open their own business particularly since the cost to franchise would be if not more, about the cost to start their own. The purpose of the franchise is to sell or promote the same business.

LaDavia Richardson - 5th per

3/4/2019 01:11:11 pm

Since you are investing your money into the corporation, you should be able to tweak whatever you feel like. As long as you are not harming the name of the company or should be okay. The guidelines and stipulations to owning a franchise should be revised and thoroughly looked over.

S. Sanders - 1st Period

3/4/2019 06:39:01 pm

Well you L. Richardson, buying or investing into a franchise one invests into what the franchise stands for. It appears one would need to assure the franchise contractual agreement isn’t violated though if they’d decide to tweak something. Good response though. I’ve learned just as working with a company, if it’s not my organization I have to do as they directs me. So about the same in a franchise. So it would be best to create one’s own business was.

LaDavia Richardson

3/4/2019 01:08:27 pm

The black community is never a win-win. You can never just satisfy everyone and do good. Like the saying goes, "You can take a horse to the water, but you cant make them drink it". Although these women are trying to make money the right way, in the long run, they get criticized. They would rather the same franchises be opened just under a different name and area code. Not encouring the buyers to eat healthier or finding a problem to this epidemic worldwide, but typing behind a computer screen. Now i do agree with the fact of the matter of them investing that money else where to better the community, but I wouldn't criticize them for doing better.

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