McDonald’s franchisees demand help with $5 value meal: ‘Simply not enough profit to discount 30%’

McDonald’s franchisees are griping over the costs of promotions such as the $5 value meal unveiled this month by the burger giant — and are claiming in a letter that it “necessitates a financial contribution by McDonald’s.” The National Owners Association, an independent, self-funded advocacy group representing McDonald’s franchisees, sent a letter to its membership...