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Restaurant mega-franchisee Greg Flynn buys more hotels

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2021

The operator of six restaurant concepts has added 20 lodging properties to his holdings in a $211 million deal.

Much-criticized old definition of 'joint employer' is officially back

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2021

Reverting back to a looser standard is likely to expose more franchisors to litigation arising from franchisees' labor practices.

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Black McDonald’s franchisees say their profitability gap is worse than it appears

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2021

Current operators, whose discrimination lawsuit was previously dismissed, have amended their complaint, arguing that the company concealed Black franchisees’ debt challenges.

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More companies are turning to franchising for growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2021

As demand for franchises increases, companies see potential in the business model to speed development.

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Papa John’s is making a big move into Germany

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 29, 2021

The company has a 250-unit deal with PJ Western Group to expand into the country over the next seven years.

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Push grows to change franchise regulations

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 29, 2021

Bills have or will be introduced to let franchisees sue their franchisor and require the SBA to publish franchises’ default rates as concerns about troubled systems mount.as

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Johnny Rockets owner is buying Global Franchise Group for $442.5M

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 28, 2021

Fat Brands’ latest acquisition will give it five more concepts, including Round Table Pizzza, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker.

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Subway’s royalty fees place it among the country’s most expensive franchises

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2021

The franchise’s ongoing charges are higher than all but one other system, backing some operators who want them lowered. The company argues it has many other strengths that make it a better option.

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