TY - BOOK AU - McDonald,Ronald L. TI - Ronald McDonald's franchise buyers guide: how to buy a fast food franchise SN - 1413439349 (sc) PY - 2003/// CY - [Philadelphia, PA] PB - Xlibris KW - Fast food restaurants KW - Purchasing KW - Franchises (Retail trade) N1 - CONTENTS: Forward -- How did franchise start? -- So you want to own a restaurant -- What kind of restaurant should I buy? -- Understanding the responsibilities of ownership - - Picking the right one -- Understanding the rules -- Writing your business & financial plan -- Funding for your business -- Signing the franchise contract stage -- Sources: a place to start -- Personal evaluation -- Loan checklist -- Glossary. ER -