From Employee to Business Owner: He Bought a McDonald’s Franchise for £250,000 - Here’s How It Really Works

If You Can't Succeed Here, You Won't Succeed Abroad

Can you build real wealth without leaving Ghana? And how much does it actually cost to own a McDonald’s franchise?

On this episode of Konnected Minds Podcast, Derrick Abaitey sits down with Joey Antwi-Kusi, a Ghanaian entrepreneur who moved to the UK at 22, worked as a McDonald’s customer care assistant, built businesses and eventually became a McDonald’s franchisee.

Joey shares the reality behind his journey, including the £250,000 investment required to enter McDonald’s franchising, the sacrifices involved in building a business, and how his three restaurants are projected to generate approximately £15 million in combined annual turnover.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction: Passion vs Business Reality

00:04:03 Joey's Background and Journey to the UK

00:07:50 The Mindset of Success and Self-Belief

00:12:26 Ghana's System: Challenges vs Opportunities

00:15:17 Four Business Ideas You Can Start Today

00:21:45 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Waiting and Sacrifice

00:24:12 From McDonald's Employee to Franchisee