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A Pizza Hut franchisee battling with its franchisor files for bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2024

EYM Pizza, which has traded lawsuits with Pizza Hut over the franchisor’s efforts to terminate the stores over unpaid royalties, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas.

Workforce

NLRB backs away from its push for a broadened joint employer standard—for now

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2024

The regulatory agency disclosed Friday that it will not challenge a court ruling that knocked down the redefinition.

Operations

Why Mountain Mike's Pizza is doubling down on dine-in

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 17, 2024

At a difficult time for full-service pizza chains, the growing West Coast concept is embracing on-site elements such as arcade games and a lunch buffet.

Financing

So you are opening a restaurant in a Walmart? Good luck with that

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2024

The Bottom Line: The retail giant is adding regional restaurant chains to its stores, giving them some key exposure. But there are some real drawbacks to pay attention to.

Financing

The FTC signals a tougher stance on franchising, for now

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2024

The Bottom Line: The agency’s comments last week represented some of its toughest regulatory moves on franchising in years. But the election might have a say in it.

Leadership

Franchising trade group endorses Trump's selection of Vance as his running mate

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2024

The International Franchise Association cited the Ohioan's consistent support of pro-franchising legislation in the Senate.

Financing

12 big complaints franchisees have with franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2024

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently listed some of the biggest concerns franchisees expressed during public comments last year.

Operations

Here's what we know about the new owner of MOD Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 15, 2024

Elite Restaurant Group has been an active buyer over the years. But what are MOD's sister brands within the group's portfolio now?

Operations

Check out Steak and Ale's first new restaurant in 16 years

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 15, 2024

The classic casual-dining chain has reemerged in Burnsville, Minnesota, where it is playing on nostalgia while embracing modern tastes.

Financing

The FTC tells franchisors they can't charge franchisees undisclosed 'junk fees'

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2024

The agency also said that franchisors can’t take action against franchisees that take complaints about the business to the government.

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