franchising

Red Robin retains outside help for refranchising drive

The casual chain says The Cypress Group will assist in identifying what corporate markets should be sold to franchisees.

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With international growth, master franchising usually fails

A Mizuho analyst finds the vast majority of master franchising commitments go unfulfilled, and 40% fail altogether, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Duck Donuts goes from a whim to a plan

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2019

The fast-growing 12-year-old chain is getting more deliberate in its growth strategy.

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The Palm’s parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2019

The filing is the latest development in a dispute between the company’s majority and minority shareholders over royalty payments for the last 40 years.

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Burger King franchisee Carrols sees an easing discount environment

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2019

But the operator's margins took a hit last quarter due to intense promotions.

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Quaker Steak & Lube is winning with small-footprint units

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2019

Three years after filing for bankruptcy protection, the casual-dining chain is finding smaller units can work wonders.

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Franchise finance: Business value & Borrowing power

Sponsored content from our partner Wintrust Franchise Finance on Feb. 14, 2019

Restaurant franchisees can enhance their opportunities for long-term success by working with a trusted partner to better understand their business value and how that translates to their borrowing power.

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