would it make a difference if they did not....god forbid that you would have to purchase coffee from a non franchised chain
Why do you assume that was the context in which that question was asked? There wasn't any additional information included and yet you were negative from the out. Maybe - they agree with you. Maybe - they were asking to find out what franchises are infesting your country and desire to help. Your really nasty attitudes make it hard to want to do that though.