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From McDonald's to Congress | Texas News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
After 50 years of flipping burgers and building a McDonald’s empire across North Carolina, Congressman Chuck Edwards and his wife Teresa have sold all their restaurants to longtime friends — marking a bittersweet but triumphant exit from the fast-food world. What began with Chuck’s first job at age 16 and culminated in owning multiple franchises, now allows the couple to fully dedicate themselves to public service. Teresa’s decade-long leadership kept the business running while Chuck served in the Senate and Congress, and he credits her unwavering dedication as the key to his success. The sale, though the price remains private, symbolizes a natural evolution as Chuck’s responsibilities in Washington grow — and the Edwards family looks ahead to a new chapter focused entirely on serving Western North Carolina. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d989563f4c1f2d19