franchising

Franchisee fear, anger mount as McDonald's intensifies inspections

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2023

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

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2023

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.

Premium

Financing

Subway wants the world to eat a lot more sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain wants to add 24,000 international restaurants to catch up with other quick-service brands. But the company is also pushing big changes to grow its U.S. business.

Financing

Why Capriotti's hoards stuffing every Thanksgiving

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2023

A Deeper Dive: David Bloom, chief development officer for Capriotti’s and Wing Zone, discusses the chains’ recent combination, franchising and food costs.

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Emerging Brands

Gregg Majewski on Craveworthy’s strategy for building emerging brands

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2023

Synergies with Mongolian Concepts are designed to make the economic model work for both new and existing franchisees.

Financing

The International Franchise Association goes on offense

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2023

The trade group, which has spent much of its time in recent years pushing back against regulations, is touring cities in the hope of building a better reputation for franchising.

Operations