Yes, cute story but I don't believe it was intentionally done for that reason. I've met my share of fast food managers and I can say that none of them would have been smart enough to envision such a thing. That leaves the franchisee since McDs, the corporation, is not going to be that involved. Was the franchisee that smart? Maybe - you have to have a lot going for you before McDs will hand you the keys. But I doubt it - more likely it is just coincidence. But hey - lots of great life lessons come from coincidence, right?