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Burgerim franchisees start to organize

A group of operators has formed a franchisee association to represent their interests amid continued uncertainty about the company’s future.

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Why struggling chains turn to franchising

As chains such as Steak ‘n Shake and Krystal faced mounting financial problems, they looked to refranchising as a solution, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How franchisees can avoid a bad investment

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

Here are a few steps operators can take to keep from falling into a Burgerim-like trap.

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Burgerim franchisees pick up the pieces

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2020

Hundreds of franchisees lost money betting on the Burgerim brand. Many ended up in bankruptcy. Some lost their homes. These are their stories.

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Popeyes’ chicken sandwich could open up new markets

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2020

The success of the product could help the chain break into areas it might have not considered before, franchisee Carrols says.

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2 executives accuse McDonald’s of discrimination

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2020

A federal lawsuit alleges that the burger giant abandoned the African American market and purged black executives from the company.

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Md. suspends Burgerim’s franchise registration

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2020

The chain’s bankruptcy attorney said a filing could come by the end of the month as questions about the company’s status mount.

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Fast-growing Burgerim is apparently considering bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2019

The burger chain, which rapidly signed up hundreds of franchisees, told operators this week that it has hired a restructuring officer and a bankruptcy attorney.

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How a former McDonald’s franchisee made it in New York

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2019

Jim Lewis, who recently sold his New York City-area restaurants, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the brand, his focus on speed and overcoming operations challenges.

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Jack in the Box wants to pivot to new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2019

With sales improving, the chain is planning incentives to encourage development, but franchisee relations and labor costs are hurdles.

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