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Jack in the Box, which is closing restaurants, asks a court to keep some open

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2026

The fast-food chain is asking a court to prevent a franchisee from closing restaurants in a dispute over unpaid marketing fees. The franchisee sued the brand last year over what it called an improper termination.

Emerging Brands

Roll Em Up Taquitos disputes damaging accusations from franchisees

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 14, 2026

The 11-unit fast-casual chain clapped back at a lawsuit filed by five franchisees, saying that they were not good operators.

Financing

Crumbl's unit volumes declined last year

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2026

The cookie chain also slowed its growth further in 2025, according to the company’s franchise documents. But it also stopped providing profitability numbers.

Emerging Brands

Franchisee lawsuit describes Roll Em Up Taquitos as a Ponzi scheme

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 10, 2026

A group of current and former franchise operators allege fraud, saying the franchisor misrepresented the viability of the fast-casual business, leaving them stuck with hundreds of thousands in losses.

Financing

Franchisees are showing more signs of financial stress

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2026

The Bottom Line: The bankruptcy filing by a big Carl’s Jr. operator is the latest in a quiet string of problems among major franchisees amid a brutal restaurant environment.

Operations

Firehouse Subs sweetens franchise incentives

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 31, 2026

The fast-casual chain's cash-up-front offers aim to support sustainable growth across North America.

Emerging Brands

Denver's Maria Empanada sets nontraditional path

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 26, 2026

This will be a year of foundation building as CEO Andrew Jaffe prepares next steps for the chain featuring "perfectly imperfect" Argentinian pastries.

Operations

Noodles & Company's store closures are boosting the restaurants that remain

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 26, 2026

The fast-casual chain's traffic is up more than 4% in the first quarter, reflecting accelerated momentum from the end of last year. Shedding weaker units is paying off.

Financing

Franchisors have just as much 'due diligence' to do as franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 26, 2026

The Bottom Line: Whenever we write about problems in the franchise world, someone inevitably dismisses it as a franchisee not doing their proper research. But franchisors should take heed, too.

Financing

Dickey's franchise registration expires in several states

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2026

The fast-casual barbecue franchise, which has come under fire for its franchising practices, did not submit its franchise documents in time. Franchisees also keep closing restaurants.

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