franchising

The multi-brand franchisor GoTo Foods will launch its long-awaited Cinnabon Swirl concept next month, bringing together sister brands Cinnabon and Carvel with a menu of its own.

The Bottom Line: Several struggling restaurant chains are using franchising as a key strategy to turn their brands around. But if the restaurants didn’t work under a company-run operation, why would franchisees do better?

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast features a conversation with Andy Wiederhorn, founder and chair of Fat Brands, who shares the challenges the trade war will create for franchise operators, their supply chain and plans for growth.