Michael A. Byrnes

Twenty-three years is a long time to spend in a fast food kitchen. But Michael Byrnes did it, and in this funny, honest and insightful memoir he recounts what it was like to be a franchisee in Canada's original and fastest growing hamburger chain during a crucial time in the comany's history. There's never been a book quite like it, and It's all here - the longing for something better, an opportunity to do something about it and the ups and downs and rewards and frustrations that followed.

Told in a manner that puts you right there behind the grill and in front of the fryers, this is your opportunity to ride shotgun with the author through his two decades as a franchisee in one of the most successful restaurant chains in the country. You'll also learn why he abruptly left the business, and why he thinks the industry has to fundamentally change the way it does things if it is to survive.

If you've ever wondered what it is like to own your own franchised business - or if you aren't sure you have what it takes - this is a must read!