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As its delivery business thrives, Little Caesars targets higher-income areas

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2022

The traditional carryout chain added delivery two years ago. The new service is opening the brand up to newer areas and smaller stores as it looks to grow in the Northeast.

Financing

Burgerim’s growth had a notable enabler: The SBA

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2022

The government backed loans to more than 100 franchisees of the brand, which the FTC sued in a rare enforcement action last week. Many are struggling to pay them back.

Financing

Dunkin’ buys 31 restaurants, and plans to keep them

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2022

The traditional franchise has acquired some restaurants in Ohio, following parent Inspire Brands’ strategy for brands to own some locations. But it will remain “asset-light.”

Financing

The FTC takes a rare step in suing Burgerim

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2022

The agency has only rarely enforced franchise regulations. But there is a mounting push to take more aggressive steps, in part because of problems like this one.

Financing

The worst practices in franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2022

The Bottom Line: Anyone can provide a list of best practices. But these are strategies that franchisors should avoid if they want long-term success.

Financing

U.S. Attorney General sues Burgerim over franchise violations

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2022

The federal government filed a civil lawsuit against the company and its founder, saying that it intentionally misrepresented the risks and didn’t provide promised refunds.

Financing

Brinker buys 37 Chili's from franchisee Quality Dining Inc.

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 03, 2022

The restaurants are in six states in the Great Lakes and Northeast markets. The deal continues Brinker's strategy of operating more of its own stores.

Financing

Yum Brands launches a ‘franchise accelerator’ to improve diversity in franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is working with the University of Louisville and Howard University on an MBA-level program to help women and people of color interested in franchising.

Workforce

Landmark fast-food bill advances in California

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2022

The FAST Act would put employees and union proponents on a board that could set wage rates. It would also legislate that franchisors and franchisees are joint employers.

Operations

Applebee’s, IHOP head to the UAE amid renewed development push

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 28, 2022

The first location will open in Dubai under an IHOP franchisee later this year.

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