Friday, March 03, 2017

Are You Really Your Own Boss?

For eighteen years, "Dangerous Dans" has been selling burgers in Toronto's east end, but will close on May 28, 2017, because its landlord, Pizza Nova, raised its rent 80%. To quote owner, James McKinnon, "If I opened seven days a week, four in the morning until late at night, I would generate enough revenue, but it would kill me." A spokesman for Pizza Nova said, "Any proposed increase is in line with market rates."

This writer is so bewildered. They told me, anyone can become his/her own boss, under capitalism and make it. Do you think I was conned? 

 Steve and John


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