Financing
Franchisee fear, anger mount as McDonald's intensifies inspections
Operators say their profits are down, despite strong sales, due to soaring food costs and discounts on the mobile app. That, plus tough new standards and more frequent inspections, are contributing to an environment some call “toxic.”
Operations
Focus Brands tops $3.9B in systemwide sales
Fiscal 2022 was a good year for the multi-brand franchisor, which highlighted the "power of the portfolio" and plans to double down on co-branding.