{"id":66189,"date":"2023-08-06T13:07:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T13:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africagiant.org\/?p=66189"},"modified":"2023-08-06T13:07:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T13:07:58","slug":"patricia-williams-who-owns-over-18-mcdonalds-with-her-two-daughters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulyne.wp-warriors.com\/?p=66189","title":{"rendered":"The Black Family Who Owns Over 18 McDonald\u2019s In California with her two daughters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the support of her family members who already had McDonald\u2019s franchises<\/a>, Patricia Williams left her rehabilitation therapist job, took a leap of faith and opened her own McDonald\u2019s franchise store in 1984. Williams and her husband cashed out their 401(k)s and took out a small business loan to purchase their first McDonald\u2019s location in Los Angeles<\/a>. Despite having to attend required classes to become a certified McDonald\u2019s owner and raising two young daughters at the time, Williams knew it was the right opportunity and has never regretted it since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Williams\u2019 hard work paid off as the McDonald\u2019s brand grew in the 80s and she was able to purchase a second store. However, her marriage ended and she bought her husband\u2019s share in their business, sold their stores, and opened five more on her own. \u201cWhen life kicks you in the butt, you\u2019ve got to be willing to say I\u2019m going to do something different to make it better,” Williams reflects.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite facing additional challenges as a lone female entrepreneur, Williams persevered and convinced the corporation and banks that she was qualified to take over the restaurants. She proved herself to be an operational excellence and built an empire of McDonald\u2019s franchises, owning 18 restaurants across Los Angeles County with her two daughters as of 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both daughters, Nicole Enearu and Kerri Harper-Howie, soaked up their mother\u2019s tenacity and determination, learning the value of hard work and success. Eventually, Nicole and Kerri joined the family business and applied to become owner\/operators, taking over their mother\u2019s restaurants and purchasing new ones of their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the sisters not only operate the business but also support the communities they serve by giving money to local schools, churches, and service organizations. As Kerri explains, \u201cOwning restaurants in predominantly African American and Latino communities, communities of color, we find ourselves in a position to give people their first job and money for college.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patricia Williams\u2019 success story is a true testament to the opportunities that the McDonald\u2019s franchise has to offer and the value of hard work and determination. Her legacy lives on through her daughters, who continue to feed and foster the communities they serve. As Nicole emphasizes, \u201cIt\u2019s about excellence and making sure we do the work every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an African American<\/a> woman, Patricia Williams’ achievement in owning and operating multiple McDonald’s franchises is nothing short of remarkable. She took a risk and overcame countless obstacles, including being a single mother, to build an empire that not only supported her family but also provided jobs and opportunities for the communities she served. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And her legacy lives on through her daughters, Nicole and Kerri, who continue to carry the torch for the family business while also making a positive impact in their communities. For Williams, owning McDonald’s franchises was more than just a business venture, it was a way to break barriers and pave the way for future generations of entrepreneurs of colour to follow in her footsteps. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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