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Why more franchise executives should become franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2023

The Bottom Line: Some executives of franchise chains are also franchisees. “I feel the pain when I make a decision to bring something in.”

Financing

McDonald's franchisees are angry over the California compromise

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2023

Some operators say they were left out of discussions on a matter that could hurt per-store cash flow by $250,000 in the state. But the company said the deal will protect the franchise model without a costly fight.

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Struggling Clean Juice franchisees beg out of the system

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

Nearly 40% of the chain’s locations are taking the company to arbitration in a bid to get out of their franchise agreement, saying they’re losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Inside the chaotic world of the owner of Boston Market

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

Jay Pandya has long portrayed himself as a “business tycoon,” with restaurant and real estate holdings along the East Coast, before he bought Boston Market and Corner Bakery. But that history is filled with lawsuits, unpaid bills and allegations that he bilked investors.

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McDonald's restaurant valuations come back down to earth

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: Franchisee valuations are “plummeting,” according to the head of the chain’s independent franchisee association. The company has not been able to get many new franchisees into the system. But the market is just different now.

Operations

Dickey’s put a restaurant up for sale. Its franchisee was surprised

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2023

The fast casual’s franchisees say they’re struggling with its price restrictions, coupled with high costs. And one operator says the barbecue chain put her store on the market without her knowledge.

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New restaurant openings succeed with support

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Aug. 30, 2023

When deciding on investing in a franchise, it’s important to consider the support franchisors give to ensure franchisees can open their doors and be successful.

Operations

Growing through authenticity: How Slim Chickens' southern roots fuel expansion

Sponsored content from our partner Slim Chickens on Aug. 28, 2023

This vision goes beyond just serving delicious food; it's about creating an environment where customers feel welcomed, valued, and at home.

Operations

Salad concept Green District files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 24, 2023

The fast-casual chain was born in Kentucky and had big plans for franchise expansion before rising interest rates put a damper on growth, the company said.

Operations

How John Cywinski plans to grow Qdoba Mexican Eats and Modern Market

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 21, 2023

The CEO of Qdoba-parent Modern Restaurant Concepts is borrowing from the playbook used during his leadership at Applebee's and KFC. The first step, however, was selling the Lemonade brand.

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