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Financing

Tim Hortons sues 2 U.S. franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2017

The company is suing operators in Minnesota and Missouri over unpaid franchise fees.

Leadership

Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan resigns

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Kevin Mohan was appointed interim president as the company cancelled its mini IPO.

Junior Bridgeman to exit the restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2016

The former NBA star, who became one of the industry's largest franchisees since his retirement in 1987, plans to become a soft-drink bottler.

Financing

Subway franchisees push back against new Footlong deal

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2017

The company’s shareholders are investing $25 million into the brand as it plans to start offering $4.99 Footlong subs.

How Ed Doherty picks a franchise

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2016

The franchised concepts run by Doherty Enterprises range from giants like Applebee’s to relative newcomers like Noodles & Company, but they sport similar traits.

Operations

Operators seek more than sales when figuring franchise ROI

By Nancy MacDonald on Dec. 21, 2017

Not all criteria that point to a strong investment can be found on a spreadsheet.

McDonald’s sets a mega refranchising deal

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2017

The U.S. quick-service giant will now be partners with the Chinese state.

Operations

Naf Naf Grill is ready to roll

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2018

The youngest brand in Roark's expansive restaurant portfolio has been shaped and adjusted to be the company's next growth vehicle.

Operations

Franchisors are offering negotiable terms to attract operators

By David Farkas on Feb. 07, 2017

Here’s a look at five areas where franchisees with leverage are finding wiggle room in franchisor contracts.

Workforce

‘Joint employer’ dealt another critical blow

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2018

A decision last week underscores a change in how the NLRB views a franchisor's accountability for the actions of franchisees.

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