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Published February 11, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg’s dad said he could go to Harvard or have a McDonald’s franchise

Mark Zuckerberg was given an early ultimatum growing up – either go to Harvard, or franchise a McDonald’s restaurant. This article describes the decision he eventually made and shows the ins and outs of beginning a franchising opportunity and how his life would have differed had he chosen the Golden Arches instead of the Crimson.

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About the Author: Ali Forman

As the Director of Editorial Content, Ali leads FBR’s content strategy and creates high-quality, engaging resources to educate and inspire both franchise companies and future franchise owners. Ali’s previous experience includes senior marketing communications and content development roles in the employee benefits, data privacy, and publishing sectors. She lives in Maine with her husband and two sons.
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