Paula Wright Made History as New England’s First Black McDonald’s Franchisee—Now She Owns 16 Location

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Paula Wright Made History as New England’s First Black McDonald’s Franchisee—Now She Owns 16 Location

Paula Wright has built a McDonald’s empire, making history as New England’s first Black McDonald’s franchisee in 1984.Despite early struggles, she persevered and now owns 16 McDonald’s restaurants across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, employing over 700 people.From IBM to McDonald’s: A Bold Career ShiftBefore entering the fast-food industry, Wright had a successful career in technology at IBM. She and her late husband, Don Wright, wer…