INPUT ARTICLE: 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.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: On the first day of Eid, Muslims wake up early and gather at an outdoor location or mosque to say prayers. The salat ul-fajr is one of the five daily prayers that are said every day regardless of the month, so begin with this one before moving on to special prayers. Do salat ul-fajr by performing two rakats, or series of movements, each of which involves standing, bowing, and prostrating. After the morning prayers on the first day of Eid, Muslims return home to wash up and dress in new clothes. Then they walk back to their congregation again, reciting the takbir, or declaration of faith, as they go. Recite the takbir by saying “Allaahu Akbar” a series of times and raising your hands to your ears. This translates to “God is most great.” Once everyone has returned to their mosque or outdoor gathering spot on the first day of Eid, there's a short sermon, typically given by an imam, and then all men and women perform the obligatory Eid prayer. Follow the imam's movements as he performs two rakats and six takbirs.
Summary: Pray salat ul-fajr, the pre-dawn prayer. Recite the takbir. Perform the Eid prayer.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should cut off about two inches of the sock. You might consider using two socks for a thicker ring. This will result in larger waves. If it is daytime, then leave the sock in place for 3-4 hours, or as long as it takes for hair to dry completely.

SUMMARY:
Cut the toe off of a tube or dress sock. Roll the sock into a donut shape. Allow hair to dry overnight. Finished.