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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro & Chick‑fil‑A context
03:01 Reason 1 - Ownership
03:32 Reason 2 - ROI
04:21 Reason 3 - Limited Business Opportunities
05:00 Reason 4 - Scalability
06:25 Reason 5 - Acceptance Rate

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