Join The Wolf as he sits down with John Valluzzo and his sons, Michael and Nick, to explore their reign of owning over 80+ McDonald's locations as they dive deep into the fascinating world of the iconic fast-food franchise.  The Valluzzos share their family's deep-rooted connection to McDonald's and explain their incredible journey to owning such a vast portfolio of locations.  Discover the secrets behind McDonald's renowned training programs, including the prestigious Hamburger University, and hear how they ensure consistent quality and service across their restaurants. Nick also discusses the challenges and rewards of being a franchisee, from navigating acquisitions and high barrier-to-entry costs to maintaining profitability in a rapidly changing industry.  Plus, what’s the real truth about that infamous ice cream machine that never works? Hear about McDonald’s innovative use of technology and data management to streamline operations and drive success. Whether you're a fan of McDonald's or interested in the world of franchising, you won’t want to miss these incredible insights into the inner workings of one of the most iconic brands in the world.    00:03:16 - The McDonald's Legacy: Continuing the Family Business 00:11:28 - Massive Growth Through Strategic Acquisitions 00:19:04 - Breaking into McDonald's: Is it Achievable? 00:22:52 - Inside the Training Program at McDonald's 00:29:52 - McDonald's Tech: Proprietary vs. Third Party 00:34:38 - McDonald's CEO Talks Rising Costs 00:39:38 - Success Stories of Former Employees 00:47:32 - The Truth About McDonald's Ice Cream Machines 00:51:51 - Efficient Maintenance Team Keeps Operations Running Smoothly 00:59:33 - Challenges of Passing on Family Businesses 01:06:02 - Early Riser Trio's Morning Routine   Learn More About Valluzzo Companies:  Website: https://valluzzocompanies.com   Follow the Valluzzo Brothers: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valluzzo.brothers/ Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-valluzzo/ Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvalluzzo/ John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-valluzzo-47a989b/   Follow The Wolf:  Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Website: https://www.krokit.com   Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.   And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!