Dicks, Burgerville (mostly unionized), Burgermaster, In N Out and other regional chains exist, along with a plethora of single location independent fast food restaurants.
Yes, the point of most franchised chains is to extract wealth from communities rather than invest in a stable, skilled workforce delivering a good product.
McDonalds, YUM Brands, et all charge large franchise fees and force use of particular vendors and business practices to ensure they extract as much income as possible from their franchisees.
