When the little people fought back
Herb Washington was once the Black franchisee with the most McDonald's in the US, with 27 stores at his peak. But now Washington, who still franchises 14 stores today, is taking legal action against the fast food giant on grounds of racial discrimination. The former professional baseball player claims McDonald’s denies Black owners the opportunities offered to white franchisees, and steers them towards taking on locations in "distressed, predominantly Black" areas. Despite having faced similar allegations in the past, McDonald’s isn’t going to back down easily. The chain said that operators aren’t placed in specific locations and that Washington’s own “mismanagement” was responsible for his restaurants’ struggles.
It has yet to be seen whether Herb Washington or McDonald’s will come out victorious, but this isn't the first case of a David and Goliath story capturing the world's attention. Click or scroll through the times when the little people took on the big guys, from Wall Street to Johnson & Johnson, and find out who came out on top.
lovemoney staff
26 February 2021
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