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People Shared McDonald’s Restaurants That Are in Very Weird Locations

We’re used to the prototypical McDonald’s restaurant over the years. Golden arches, red and yellow color scheme, maybe a play area for the kiddos outside.

They’re all pretty uniform for the most part… or are they?

Well, we’re here to give you a reality check, friends! Because here are some photos of McDonald’s from all over the world that are totally unique.

Take a look and enjoy!

1. That one is certainly interesting.

It really does look like a retirement home.

2. This is a cool one.

Glad this one wasn’t demolished.

3. You had to do it.

Have a presidential Big Mac.

4. Art Deco!

That’s really awesome!

5. Definitely looks like a bank.

Deep in the heart of Ohio.

6. Charlotte, North Carolina in the house!

Hmmmm, very strange…

7. Cool! I hope it’s still around.

Look closely and the pic is from 1993.

8. This is my favorite.

First-class seating!

9. Wow! Looks like a fairy tale.

In the City of Lights.

10. A medieval style.

Douth thou have a Quarter Pounder?

11. A beautiful McD’s.

Take it all in…

12. That building looks very old.

And I love the color!

I guess not all McDonald’s restaurants are created equal, huh?

Have you ever been to an unusual McDonald’s location?

If you have, please tell us about it in the comments and share a photo if you have one.

Thanks!

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This Is How 5 Famous Fast-Food Restaurants Got Their Names

We all know fast food isn’t great for us, but that doesn’t mean you (and I) still don’t love it! Just in moderation, right? Or something like that…

Anyway, we all have our favorite fast food joints, but do you know where their names come from?

Let’s take a look and find out!

1. Whataburger

#TBT to the 9th Whataburger location in Corpus Christi, TX which must have been spectacular at night with its neon sign.

Posted by Whataburger on Thursday, March 7, 2019

What a taste, what a place! The regional burger chain started at a time when there were no patties bigger than 4 inches. What to do? Founder Harmon Dobson wanted a 5-inch burger that would make people exclaim “What a burger!” And the name stuck…

2. Wendy’s

Posted by Wendy's on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969, and he named his burger joint after his daughter Melinda, who was nicknamed Wendy.

3. Subway

Posted by Subway on Thursday, October 4, 2018

In 1965, Pete’s Super Submarines was opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut, by Frank DeLuca and Peter Buck. They renamed it “Pete’s Subway” a few years later. In 1974, DeLuca and Buck wanted to franchise their shop, so they simply renamed it Subway.

4. Starbucks

Where it all started. #coffeepassion

Posted by Starbucks on Saturday, January 12, 2013

Starbucks co-founder Gordon Bowker heard from a friend who worked at an ad agency that words that started with “st” were considered powerful. While brainstorming, they came across a map with a town on it called “Starbo.” Bowker was reminded of the character Starbuck from Moby Dick and a coffee giant was born. They also considered calling the place “Pequod,” after the ship in Moby Dick.

Side note: Pequod’s is the name of my favorite deep-dish pizza place in Chicago. Booyah!

5. Domino’s

Eenie, meenie, miny, moe…LOL, JK. We'll take a slice of each!

Posted by Domino's Pizza on Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The pizza favorite owes its name to a deadline. Brothers Jim and Tom Monaghan bought a pizza place called DomiNick’s in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1960. When the original owner decided he wanted to retain his rights to the name, the brothers had to make a decision so they could put their name in the phone book before a deadline.

Domino’s was reportedly dreamed up by a delivery driver named Jim Kennedy. Good choice.

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Here’s What It Costs to Open a Franchise of 10 Popular Fast Food Restaurants

Have you ever wanted to run your own fast food restaurant? It can be a good business idea – there’s a McDonald’s on every corner for a reason.

But how much does it cost to get that franchise off the ground and running?

If you’ve ever kicked around the idea of opening one of these joints, here’s what you need to know.

1. McDonald’s

You need to have a net worth of at least $500,000, and you’ll need to put down 40% of the total cost of a new Mickey D’s or 25% of an existing restaurant.

The corporate folks at McDonald’s also add, “There are limited opportunities to enter the program with less cash available (primarily in rural or urban areas), and, in some situations, the financial requirements may be substantially higher depending on the specifics of the transaction.”

2. Chick-fil-A

The popular chicken joint requires a down payment of $10,000 and there’s no net worth requirement specified. You have to be free of other active business ventures and assure the higher-ups that you’re going to run the restaurant full time with a hands-on approach. And here’s a heads-up: they’re pretty selective.

3. Starbucks

This seems like it would be a good investment even if you put it on the moon. But…I have some bad news: Starbucks doesn’t franchise in the U.S. or Canada.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz explained: “The culture and values of how we related to our customers, which is reflected in how the company relates to our [employees], would determine our success. And we thought the best way to have those kinds of universal values was to build around company-owned stores and then to provide stock options to every employee, to give them a financial and psychological stake in the company.”

4. Taco Bell

Oh yeah! I’d be down for owning one of these babies! You need an initial down payment of $45,000 and a net worth of $1.5 million with $750,000 personal liquidity. Okay, I’m out. But maybe you aren’t!

Also, franchisees need to operate the business day-to-day.

5. In-N-Out

If you’ve never had the pleasure of having an In-N-Out burger, you’re missing out. I just hope they keep spreading to the east coast, because once every couple years isn’t good enough for this guy.

Anyway, the company said they will “never” franchise their restaurants, so I might be screwed.

6. KFC

Ahhhh, good old KFC. A staple of every town and city across the land. To get in on the Colonel’s action, you need a $20,000 down payment, a net worth requirement of $1.5 million, with $750,000 in liquid assets. Pretty steep, friends.

7. Burger King

BK ain’t playing around. To get going, you need a $15,000 to $50,000 down payment and a net worth requirement: $3 million, with $1 million in liquid assets. And the interview process is pretty strict as well…

8. Sonic

As far as I’m concerned, we need more Sonic restaurants across our great nation. To become a Sonic franchisee, you need a down payment of $45,00 and a net worth requirement of $1 million. The restaurant claims you might end up with a total investment of anywhere from $1.22 to $3.53 million, and that doesn’t include the cost of the land.

9. Subway

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Hi, I’m Clare and I’ll be your sandwich artist today 💁🏼‍♀️🥖 ⁣ ⁣ You may have heard the exciting news that @subway_ukireland has launched a new vegan sub and a vegan salad! Well, a few weeks ago I was invited to whip on some @subway_ukireland gear and try to make it as fast as I possibly could (Don’t mean to brag but 52 seconds for anyone who’s wondering 😜😜) ⏰⁣ ⁣ ⁣ So, what’s it like?⁣ 🌱Vegan sub w/ a sweet pepper, red onion, spinach, garlic & chilli patty, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber & vegan garlic aioli. Both the Italian and hearty Italian breads are vegan. ⁣ 💰£3.80 (6 inch – prices may vary) ✏ I wasn’t sure what to expect from the patty but I really enjoyed it! Whilst it’s made of veggies, it has quite a meaty sausage-like texture to it which gives the sandwich substance. I also really love the garlic aioli and they’re generous with the serving of it! It didn’t feel dry at any point, the fresh lettuce and red onion added a nice crunch. There’s a lot of red onion so you’ll taste like it for a while but I made my peace with that 😂 To be honest, this exceeded my expectations! Not bad at all 👏🏼 The salad is also delicious but perhaps not quite substantial enough for this little hungry vegan.⁣ ❓Order again? Yes⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📍Location: Various⁣ 🌾GF Options: No⁣ 🌱100% Vegan? Omni⁣ 🏠Eatery: Takeaway⁣ 💰Affordability: £⁣ 👩‍🍳Service: Fast (trust me!)⁣ 🎶Atmosphere: Casual⁣ 📸 @thebigjolleyvegan & me⁣ 📦Leftovers: Nope⁣, ate the lot 🗺Website & Map: Link in bio⁣ ⁣🐶Dog friendly? Depends on store ⁣ Has anyone else tried it yet? What did you think? 🥖

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Calling all sandwich artists! You’ll need a down payment of $139,500 to $341,000, but there is no net worth requirement.

10. Arby’s

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#arbys #beefandcheddar #curlyfries #cherryturnover

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An Arby’s franchisee needs a down payment of $314,550 to $1.8 million and a net worth requirement of $1 million, with at least $500,000 in liquid assets. There’s a lot of horsey sauce to be purchased, folks.

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The Automat was a fast food-like…

The Automat was a fast food-like restaurant with no wait staff. Patrons would put coins into a machine in order to unlock a box with food. At it’s peak in the early 20th century, an Automat chain was one of the largest restaurant chains in the world, serving 800,000 people daily.