Description: If McDonald’s franchises follow the parent company – which recently hiked wages — and hike their own wages, some of them could soon be out of business. But before they close the door, they may lay-off many of their employees, who will end up paying for the wage hike.
Source: Forbes.com
Date: April 02, 2015
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2015/04/02/who-will-pay-for-mcdonalds-wage-hikes/
Questions for discussion:
- What are the conflicting financial issues facing McDonald’s corporate and franchise operations?
- What do you think the result will be of rising wages on franchise operators and the relationship between owners and employees?
- Is there a way to mitigate the financial strain on operations?
