Is the McDonald's chain too big to fail? Will the government step in and bail them out?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 08:53:26 -0400

http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-franchisees-say-the-brand-is-in-a-deep-depression-2015-10

McDonald's franchisees say the brand is in a 'deep depression' and 'facing its final days'

McDonald's franchisees say the fast-food chain's turnaround plan is failing.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2015 9:13 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:13:23 -0400

I sure as hell hope not. Let it ride on the backs of the share holders.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Oct 17 at 2015 9:22 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:22:21 -0400

There is no such thing as " too big to fail ".... Unless government gets involved.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Oct 17 at 2015 10:51 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:51:14 -0400

Screw bailouts. Nobody gave me money when I was in Hawaii with a payment for a house that I couldn't sell and rent. I thank God that I was able to pay for both and not go bankrupt.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 5:14 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:14:47 -0400

They are big, but I wouldn't say that they are too big to fail. The restaurant industry isn't one that employs a major segment of the population, nor is it a major cornerstone of the economy. The restaurant industry is one with high turnover, low barriers to entry, a million and one different niches, and a low HHI. If they go under, it won't make people lose too much sleep unless they work there. If there is a problem, the shareholders will raise a stink about it; hopefully before something really bad happens, and a positive change will be effected.