I need this one. You think, uh... Is there anything you can do to help me out? - I'll tell you what, let me refer you to one of my colleagues. Somebody who may be better suited to meet your needs. - Thank you.
The Founder
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That's where the money is. And more than that, control. Control over the franchisee. Fail to uphold quality standards, you cancel their lease. Control over Dick and Mac. End result, you'll have the banks and the franchisees in the palm of your hand. - If I were to do this, the brothers, they'd effectively would be... - Yes.
The Founder
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- I think I've got some people for you. I met this young couple. Very committed. They're from Glenview. High School sweethearts, married for five years and they're looking for a business they can operate together. And they seem very excited. - Yeah, forget that. Everything's changed. - You want a drink? - No... Changed, how? Forget the Chicago suburbs. Think bigger. - Bigger? - I'm not chasing them anymore. They're chasing me now. - What is...? - The trip! The trip I just took. - The trip. How was it? - Triumphant. They rolled out the red carpet. They're kissing this ring. They're begging for McDonald's. Here, have a drink.
The Founder
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- Really? - Really. Well, look what the cat dragged in. Hello, everyone. Hi there. Hi. Hey... How are ya? - Evening, stranger. - Good to see you. - Linda Ballen was just there, she adored it. - This is on the left side of the 14th fairway. - No, use your three-wood. - Hmm, three-wood. - Hit it clean. - I hear Acapulco is divine. - Where do you like, Ethel? - Umm, Spain. - Spain? - Wonderful. - Wow. How was it? - Oh no, I mean, I'm thinking about it. - Oh, you haven't been. - Well, we're dreaming of a trip, right? - Great, yeah.
The Founder
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- We will never beat him.
The Founder
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- It's unbelievable what these suckers cost to run. My Pop used to own an ice cream parlor. He went belly-up from the refrigeration costs. - Really?
The Founder
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- Hello, Dick. 2. 7 Million. It's a million for each of us after taxes.
The Founder
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Have we met? The paper cup guy. - Yeah. That was a long time ago. That was a long time ago.
The Founder
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We will never be rid of him.
The Founder
2s
- How ya feelin'?
The Founder
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- That's outrageous! That's borderline extortion! That's a bunch of bullshit! Bullshit! - I know it seems like a lot now... - Yeah, that seems like a lot of money anytime. - And they want one other thing. - What? - San Bernardino. - Uh-uh. No way. - To give to their longtime employees as a gift. - I need the profits from San Bernardino in order to pay off the purchase loan. - I've spoken at length about it with their lawyers. It's unfortunately, non-negotiable. Our client agrees fully with your conditions of sale, with one exception. Your one percent cut of future corporate earnings will have to be carried out on a handshake basis.
The Founder
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Here, I brought ya... I brought ya some...
The Founder
2.4s
That must've been some spill. I felt it through the phone.
The Founder
4.8s
Look fellas, you'll get your full royalties. All right?
The Founder
10.5s
- Okay. You get better, you'll be up on your feet in no time. And we'll talk. All right. Dick.