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How Greg Flynn kept the faith through Applebee’s struggles

In this week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," the prominent franchisee also discusses his recent purchase of 368 Arby’s restaurants.

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McDonald’s operators say remodels are a financial risk

Franchisees say that as much as 40% of the system would not qualify for lease renewal if sales don’t grow as projected.

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Why the franchisor-franchisee relationship is worsening

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

This week’s edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the growing tension between franchisors and their franchisees.

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Big franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group buys 368 Arby’s units

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2018

The purchase of US Beef Corp. gives the Applebee’s operator its fourth brand and more than 1,200 locations.

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Jack in the Box franchisees sue the company

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

The franchisee association is suing the franchisor over the company's marketing fund and its remodels.

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Franchisee revolts threaten the asset-light model

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Tension at Jack in the Box, McDonald’s and others show the model’s limitations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s to give operators more time on remodels

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2018

The company will let some franchisees wait until 2021 or 2022 to complete store overhauls.

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Jack in the Box CEO blames labor costs for franchisee anxiety

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2018

Lenny Comma says operators are “looking for performance to improve.”

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Jack in the Box franchisees file a complaint over restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2018

The operators are asking California regulators for protection over a coming restructuring of lease arrangements.

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More franchisees should be on corporate boards

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2018

Operators are major brand investors. Their views should be taken into account at the corporate level, says RB’s The Bottom Line.