11-16-2010, 02:21 PM
Your points are well taken, 'Rich.
Another point to add: A chain like Long's (or franchise like BK and KFC) take most of their revenue OUT OF the community (about 85 cent of every dollar, while 15 cents stays) while a locally owned/operated business leaves more revenue IN the local community (about 40 cents of every dollar stays).
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Another point to add: A chain like Long's (or franchise like BK and KFC) take most of their revenue OUT OF the community (about 85 cent of every dollar, while 15 cents stays) while a locally owned/operated business leaves more revenue IN the local community (about 40 cents of every dollar stays).
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park