Problem: Article: Before you make the decision to open a McDonald's franchise, you should closely look over a copy of their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This is a 375 page documents that provides an extensive overview of the rights and responsibilities of a McDonald's franchise owner.  The FDD explains the basics of cost, location, training, operations, and the ongoing fees involved in operating a McDonald's franchise. The document contains a lot of legal and business terms, so if you do not have an extensive background in law or business you may want to hire a business or corporate lawyer to help you decipher the FDD. You want to make sure you fully understand your rights and responsibilities before committing to a franchise.  The FDD contains a 15 page franchise agreement, which you should have a lawyer look over so you understand your rights as a franchise owner.  As the FDD is a fairly long read, you may want to review specific sections only and skim the rest. Item 19, for example, is vital for potential franchise owners as it provides an overview of the costs of opening a franchise as well as the amount of money you can make depending on location. This item is important to read as you want to make sure a McDonald's Franchise is a viable business venture in your area before making the decision to go into business.  A physical copy of the McDonald's FDD can be purchased online using PayPal or a credit card. However, you can find a free PDF online through a simple google search. If you're only planning to read certain sections, or if you're comfortable reading from a screen, it might be best to save your money and simply go online. Opening a McDonald's franchise can be costly, and you'll need to put down a lot of money upfront. You need to have a great deal of money saved up to open a McDonald's franchise. You may have to wait a few years and save before applying for a franchise.  You need a minimum of $750,000 in personal funds upfront. This money has to be yours and cannot come in the form of a loan or credit.  If you're purchasing an existing restaurant, you must have 25% of the down payment towards the total cost must be paid up front. For a new restaurant, you must be able to pay 40% up front.  Pre-opening costs for equipment and other supplies usually run somewhere between $959,450 to $2.11 million. The good news is, for these kinds of cost, you can apply for a bank loan.  As a franchise, you will be charged a service fee of 4% of total sales. Also, $45,000 of your initial franchise fee must be paid to McDonald's. As a franchise owner, you have some freedom in regard to when you operate and the hiring process. However, you must adhere to certain rules of the McDonald's corporation as you're representing an international chain.  McDonald's as particular independent suppliers, who you will learn about in training, that they require you purchase food, packaging, equipment, and other supplies. You cannot, therefore, switch up the kinds of napkins or ketchup packets you use, as unity is important to building a chain.  If McDonald's is having a national special or releasing a new product, your establishment will have to comply with prices and dates set by the corporation. You may be able to set some of your own schedules or specials, such a weekly customer appreciation day, but you would have to get a clearance from the corporate headquarters first.  The dollar menu is a hot button item for franchise owners, as many find themselves losing money do to the heavily marked down prices. Unfortunately, you cannot get rid of or alter the dollar menu during your time as a franchise owner. Once you have your funds in order, you can apply to be a franchise owner. In order to have your application accepted, you must have experience in entrepreneurial business, have excellent credit, and have adequate funding.  You will start the application process by filling out an online application. The application will ask for basic information, like your name, address, phone number, date of birth, and e-mail address. It will also ask whether you've ever been convicted of any crimes other than minor traffic violations and, if so, the details of those crimes. It will ask basic questions about your credit history, financial situation, and your educational background.  After your initial application is accepted, there will be a phone interview and a round of Personality and Ability testing. You will fill out a personality questionnaire as well as take some ability tests to make sure you know the basics of operating a large business. Once this phone interview and testing is complete, you will spend a few days working in a McDonald's restaurant while being observed. At the end of this, you will undergo a panel interview to see what you've learned. You will also meet with existing franchisees to ask questions about operating a McDonald's. If you pass all the above mentioned parts of your application, you will be invited for a one-on-one interview in a McDonald's headquarters near you. After this interview, the McDonald's corporation will make a final decision on whether or not to proceed with your application and allow you to open a franchise.
Summary: Read the McDonald's Franchise Disclosure Document. Be prepared for a lot of expenses. Learn the conditions of operating a McDonald's. Undergo the application process.

Problem: Article: Put on the garment, stand in front of a mirror, and decide where you'd like the new hem to fall. Mark that point with pins or chalk.  It may be helpful to have a friend help with this step. In determining the hem length, it's recommended that you wear the shoes that you'll be wearing with the particular garment, as this will ensure the final length is most accurate.
Summary: Measure the hemline.

Problem: Article: When you get to the hospital, the veterinary team will take appropriate emergency action. Depending on the severity of the injury, your veterinarian may focus on stabilizing vital organs. Once vital signs look stable, your veterinarian will attend to the fractured leg. Your veterinarian will diagnose the type of broken leg. They will tell you what type of fracture it is, such as a complete or an incomplete fracture, transverse (straight) or oblique (diagonal) break. And they should be able to tell you some of the treatment options, which may be surgical or non-surgical.  If it is a closed fracture, they may put your dog’s leg in a cast or a splint. Your vet may perform surgery to insert pins, plates, or screws into the bone to help the broken leg heal. If your dog’s leg is severely broken in multiple places, your veterinarian may suggest amputation. Although this treatment option may sound scary, it could be the most viable option if the injury is very severe. Remember that your dog has four legs and, if necessary, should be able to live a healthy life with three legs.  X rays will be taken to determine the extent of damage.  The amputation surgery may take several hours. When discussing treatment options, you should ask your veterinarian about any differences in cost. Depending on the severity of the break, you could end up paying between $1200 and $3000 in veterinary fees, and sometimes more. Typically, non-surgical treatment with a cast or a splint will be cheaper than surgical options, although there may be more follow up visits with non-surgical options.  The average cost for treating a broken leg is $2000. See if your veterinarian offers a payment plan or more affordable care options.
Summary:
Get professional veterinary care. Ask your veterinarian about treatment options. Find out whether amputation is necessary. Discuss the cost of treatment.