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these agreements. Although our franchising operations have not been materially adversely affected by such existing regulations, we cannot
predict the effect of any future federal, state or local legislation or regulation.
Privacy
Laws in some countries and jurisdictions limit the types of information we may collect about individuals with whom we deal or propose to
deal, as well as how we collect, retain and use the information that we are permitted to collect, some of which is non-public personally
identifiable information. The centralized nature of our information systems requires the routine flow of information about customers and
potential customers across national borders, particularly into the United States. If this flow of information were to become illegal, or subject to
onerous restrictions, our ability to serve our customers could be seriously impaired for an extended period of time. In addition, our failure to
maintain the security of the data we hold, whether as a result of our own error or the actions of others, could harm our reputation or give rise to
legal liabilities leading to lower revenue, increased costs and otherwise adversely impact our results of operations.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2007, we employed approximately 30,000 employees, of which approximately 10,800 people were employed on a part-
time basis. Approximately 27% of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. We believe our employee relations are
satisfactory. We have never experienced a large-scale work stoppage.
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