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Burger King says smaller franchisees are better and it has the data to prove it

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2024

The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s parent company argues that smaller franchisees make more money per store and are better capitalized.

Operations

Hilton Hotels exec joins Focus Brands' board

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2024

Phil Cordell, who has led both the Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn brands, joins the Atlanta-based multi-brand franchise company's board of directors in an expansion.

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Georgia lawmaker wants to give restaurant franchisees more protection against franchisors

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2024

Working Lunch: The proposal is part of what's emerging as a wave of bills aiming to curb franchisors' power. That alone makes it worth tracking.

Financing

The world's largest restaurant franchise group may be for sale

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 08, 2024

The largest shareholders behind the massive Flynn Group are considering a sale of a majority stake, according to media reports.

Operations

Bonchon's blend of tradition and innovation: A model for culinary excellence and franchise growth

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Feb. 07, 2024

Embracing the global market, how bonchon's unique approach to Korean cuisine and franchising is making waves

Operations

First streetside Bobby's Burgers to debut in Charlotte, N.C.

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 05, 2024

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay's burger concept is franchising, and this single corporate location will serve as an innovation lab and training center.

Financing

Jack in the Box has some big growth plans

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2024

The burger chain believes it has room for a lot more locations that generate a lot more revenue. Here’s how the company plans to do that.

Financing

Potbelly keeps its focus on growth through franchising

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual sandwich chain said it has 192 franchised stores currently under development. It also released an updated rewards app.

Financing

Just like that, Burger King becomes a major operator of its own restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: Even before the fast-food burger chain bought its largest franchisee, it was buying up swaths of restaurants around the country. That's a major shift for the brand.

Financing

To some Subway operators, slicers aren't all they're sliced up to be

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant paid for automated slicers for each of its 20,000 locations. But some operators are still waiting to see the benefits. "Nobody is saying this is the greatest thing since sliced bread."

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