<header class="article_header cf" style="margin: 15px 0px 15px 5px; color: rgb(55, 55, 55); font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">[h=1]Former NBA Player David Harrison Admits He Worked at McDonald's After Retirement[/h][h=4]<address class="article_author-info" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; display: inline; background: transparent;">By Mike Chiari, Featured Columnist </address><time class="article_timestamp" itemprop="datePublished" data-updated_at="1426274304" style="display: inline; margin-left: 5px; color: rgb(158, 158, 158);">Mar 13, 2015</time>[/h]
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David Harrison was once a first-round pick who seemed destined for NBA greatness, but the former Indiana Pacers center has fallen on hard times since exiting the league following the 2007-08 season.
According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports, the former University of Colorado standout was working at a McDonald's restaurant to make ends meet as recently as two years ago.
Per Spears: "Harrison made $4.4 million before taxes during four seasons with Indiana and also played in China professionally for three seasons. He said almost all of that money is gone. Now 32 and without a college degree, Harrison said he's having a hard time finding a job."
Harrison told Yahoo Sports:
Although Harrison didn't develop into the player many thought he could be, Pacers play-by-play broadcaster Mark Joseph Boyle remembers him as a unique individual:
<iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" allowfullscreen="" title="Embedded Tweet" height="680" style="margin: 7px auto; padding: 0px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(238, 238, 238) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(187, 187, 187); outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 98%; display: block; width: 350px; min-width: 220px; position: static; visibility: visible; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14902) 0px 1px 3px; float: none; background: transparent;"></iframe>Harrison didn't have many highlights over the course of his NBA career, but one of the low points was undoubtedly his involvement in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl between the Pacers, Detroit Pistons and fans.
Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, famously started a melee on Nov. 19, 2004, when he went into the stands and attacked a fan after having a drink thrown at him. Harrison was accused of punching a 67-year-old fan, per Spears, and he was ultimately fined, placed on probation and forced to perform community service.
While it was a black mark on the NBA, Harrison recalled a funny moment during the aftermath of the incident, via Spears:
Even though Harrison flamed out in the NBA, most probably assume that former first-round picks are set for life.
That wasn't the case with Harrison, and he now serves as a cautionary tale to young NBA players about the importance of saving money and preparing for life after basketball.
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David Harrison was once a first-round pick who seemed destined for NBA greatness, but the former Indiana Pacers center has fallen on hard times since exiting the league following the 2007-08 season.
According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports, the former University of Colorado standout was working at a McDonald's restaurant to make ends meet as recently as two years ago.
Per Spears: "Harrison made $4.4 million before taxes during four seasons with Indiana and also played in China professionally for three seasons. He said almost all of that money is gone. Now 32 and without a college degree, Harrison said he's having a hard time finding a job."
Harrison told Yahoo Sports:
I was embarrassed because of where I could be in life. Everybody has to work and make a living somehow. I have two children. They don't care where I work. They just need to eat.
People were showing up trying to take my car. My house was in foreclosure. I didn't have any income. I just had everything going out. I have child support to one son. I have a really big family and I have to take care of them, even through [sic] I'm not playing in the NBA. I needed money.
Harrison had the potential to be a great player at seven feet tall and 280 pounds, but he never managed to live up to expectations. He averaged just five points and three rebounds per game over the course of four seasons and was never able to find success in the NBA.People were showing up trying to take my car. My house was in foreclosure. I didn't have any income. I just had everything going out. I have child support to one son. I have a really big family and I have to take care of them, even through [sic] I'm not playing in the NBA. I needed money.
Although Harrison didn't develop into the player many thought he could be, Pacers play-by-play broadcaster Mark Joseph Boyle remembers him as a unique individual:
<iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" allowfullscreen="" title="Embedded Tweet" height="680" style="margin: 7px auto; padding: 0px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(238, 238, 238) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(187, 187, 187); outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 98%; display: block; width: 350px; min-width: 220px; position: static; visibility: visible; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14902) 0px 1px 3px; float: none; background: transparent;"></iframe>Harrison didn't have many highlights over the course of his NBA career, but one of the low points was undoubtedly his involvement in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl between the Pacers, Detroit Pistons and fans.
Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, famously started a melee on Nov. 19, 2004, when he went into the stands and attacked a fan after having a drink thrown at him. Harrison was accused of punching a 67-year-old fan, per Spears, and he was ultimately fined, placed on probation and forced to perform community service.
While it was a black mark on the NBA, Harrison recalled a funny moment during the aftermath of the incident, via Spears:
Ron says, "Hey, my bad guys. I'm sorry. I didn't know I had so many real [expletives] on this team." Then he says out loud, "Hey, do you think we are going to get fined?" Anthony [Johnson] says, "[Expletive] a fine, Ron. They are going to suspend us."
Then Ron was literally like my 6-year-old son and [said], "Oh man, you think they're going to suspend us? I don't want to be suspended." And everyone starts laughing.
As infamous as the "Malice at the Palace" was, that memory comes from a time when Harrison was a rookie and filled with promise.Then Ron was literally like my 6-year-old son and [said], "Oh man, you think they're going to suspend us? I don't want to be suspended." And everyone starts laughing.
Even though Harrison flamed out in the NBA, most probably assume that former first-round picks are set for life.
That wasn't the case with Harrison, and he now serves as a cautionary tale to young NBA players about the importance of saving money and preparing for life after basketball.
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This is why you've become the source of so much hate. you bring it on yourself. You'd be hard pressed to find another individual on this forum that doesn't like and respect CoachCB...
if you want to disagree on a political issue like snowden, fine... But you want to attack someone's character.... hints why so many people come after you. you do it to yourself.
I'd rather get a Tim Hortons franchise in Souther Ontario. They are everywhere and always busy. Coffee, donuts and sandwiches and soup.
and almost a bargain at..
Franchise Cost: $480,000 to $510,000* plus all applicable taxes (this includes a drive-thru)
Additional Working Capital: (start-up costs) $50,000 (unencumbered)
and almost a bargain at..
Franchise Cost: $480,000 to $510,000* plus all applicable taxes (this includes a drive-thru)
Additional Working Capital: (start-up costs) $50,000 (unencumbered)
Actual costs to make McDonalds menu items (in Canadian dollars)
[h=3]Here are some of the highlights:[/h]
[FONT="]And what's missing from the waste log is cost information about sodas, an item with a huge profit margin. [/FONT]
[FONT="]McDonald's keeps food costs low because they buy in bulk, but could you do even better? [/FONT]
[h=3]Here are some of the highlights:[/h]
- Big Mac: $1.14 CAD
- Egg McMuffin: $0.59 CAD
- Apple Pie: $0.25 CAD
- Ranch Crispy Wrap: $0.77 CAD
- Hot Cakes: $0.30 CAD
[FONT="]And what's missing from the waste log is cost information about sodas, an item with a huge profit margin. [/FONT]
[FONT="]McDonald's keeps food costs low because they buy in bulk, but could you do even better? [/FONT]
As usual, you are completely wrong, and have absolutely no clue about what you are trying to talk about.
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[h=1]What is a McDonald's franchise's profit?[/h]
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A:[h=3]QUICK ANSWER[/h]An average McDonald's franchise makes between $500,000 and $1 million in profits per year as of 2013, according to McDonald's Franchise Disclosure Document. For restaurants open at least 1 year in the United States, average total revenues are $2.6 million
https://www.reference.com/business-finance/mcdonald-s-franchise-s-profit-8f7327118fa3c180
https://www.reference.com/business-finance/mcdonald-s-franchise-s-profit-8f7327118fa3c180
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Crazy talk...
drinks only a $1. You mean the ones that cost them less than $.05 to produce. The cup is most of the expense. Drinks are the money makers in restaurants.
I wonder why they give free burgers and 2 for 1 coupons? Surely it has nothing to do with repeat business and their profit margin being sky high
Wow dude
$500k-$1M? LOL
Wow, can you be any more clueless? Stick to re-posting KKK topics since that's all you're good at.
Average annual profit per franchise: $150,000 a year, roughly.[FONT="] [/FONT]
http://www.mymoneyblog.com/mcdonalds-franchise-cost-vs-profit.html
And that was before $1 drinks, apps, free food promotions, etc.
Local McD's is struggling so much that they are incrementally raising prices on every item that's not part of a promotion and even penny pinching on stuff like drink holders and condiments.
Maybe I am off, but looking at McDonalds and it was $119 a year ago and sitting at $122 today with a big uptick over the last month. Looks like it was around $90 - 100 or so a little over a year ago so Im guessing you bought around then.
I think pizza stocks have done the best over the last year. Papa Johns went from $56 to $89
yea, if you are taking average, then for sure, those numbers are wayyyyy off!
maybe a few stores around the world do that, but 99% of them dont.
Maybe here is what you are referring to or got your info from:
https://www.reference.com/business-finance/mcdonald-s-franchise-s-profit-8f7327118fa3c180
Another opinion:
http://www.mymoneyblog.com/mcdonalds-franchise-cost-vs-profit.html
maybe a few stores around the world do that, but 99% of them dont.
Maybe here is what you are referring to or got your info from:
https://www.reference.com/business-finance/mcdonald-s-franchise-s-profit-8f7327118fa3c180
Another opinion:
http://www.mymoneyblog.com/mcdonalds-franchise-cost-vs-profit.html
