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.
About the Author: Ali Forman
As the Marketing Director, Ali’s role is to educate franchise companies about and inspire them to participate in FBR’s research in order to grow and improve their brands. Ali's previous experience includes senior marketing communications roles in the employee benefits, data privacy, and publishing sectors. She lives in Maine with her husband and two sons.
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