franchising

Guillermo Perales adds IHOP to Sun Holdings' portfolio

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

The mega-franchise has assumed management of 41 units in the Mid Atlantic area.

Why franchise regulations are due for a makeover

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Robert Purvin, an expert on franchising and franchise relations, talking about the risks to franchisees.

Financing

Famous Dave's to co-brand with Johnny Carino's

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2020

Carino's units will also serve as ghost kitchens for the barbecue brand.

Financing

Tim Hortons takes aim, again, at one of its prominent franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2020

The company wouldn’t give the U.S. franchisee association's president an extension on a remodel requirement unless the group dropped its lawsuit against the franchisor. The location is now closed.

Financing

Calls grow for tighter franchise regulations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2020

As stories of problems at franchise brands mount, advocates and some regulators call for more enforcement at the federal level.

Financing

NLRB refuses to reopen McDonald's joint-employer complaint

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2020

The move comes as the franchise community is awaiting action to overturn last week's bombshell court decision.

Financing

Burgerim is sued over deceptive sales practices

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2020

A Florida operator sued the fast-casual franchise and its Florida developer, saying they routinely broke franchise rules in selling stores to franchisees.

Operations

'Joint employer' threat to franchising is back

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2020

A federal court has overturned the definition favored by restaurant franchisors and franchisees, effectively reinstating the standard they bitterly opposed.

Operations