Financing
2 U.S. senators ask SBA about relief for borrowers in bad franchise systems
Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto and Elizabeth Warren are asking whether franchisees with federally backed loans can get relief when franchisors like Burgerim are cited for unfair practices.
Operations
Potbelly outlines its big growth goals
The 443-unit fast-casual sandwich chain said it intends to grow to 2,000 locations in the next decade and become a largely franchised operation.