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Using examples, distinguish between internal & external economies and diseconomies of scale [AO2]
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Want to open a McDonald's Franchise?
Contributed by Sameer, BM Junior
According to Investopedia.com
"McDonald's franchisee applicants must have a minimum of $500,000 available in liquid assets and pay a $45,000 franchise fee.
Those looking to launch a new McDonald’s franchise can expect to shell out between $1,314,500 and $2,306,500.
Existing franchise operations can cost upwards of $1 million".