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Perkins sues to remove a 26-unit operator

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 02, 2019

The company terminated one of its largest franchisees over unpaid royalties following the closure of a location over health code violations.

Financing

Dunkin’ sues franchisees over employment verification

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

The franchisor has filed at least three recent lawsuits accusing operators of not properly vetting worker eligibility.

Workforce

18 states oppose joint employer definition favored by restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The attorney general of each has urged the DOL to broaden the definition beyond what franchisors support.

Leadership

Franchisees navigate a tough environment

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2019

Rising costs, more demands from franchisors and discount strategies are all taking their toll on operators.

Financing

A big franchisee’s financial challenges puts more pressure on Pizza Hut

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

NPC International, which also owns Wendy’s units, make the pizza chain’s turnaround more difficult, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Is private equity bad for franchising?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 04, 2019

Investors’ growth-at-all-costs demands can lead to bad decisions, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

U.S. senator scrutinizing federal loans to Subway, Dickey’s franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2019

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto sent a letter to the Small Business Administration asking about loans the agency made to operators in struggling franchise systems.

Financing

Jack in the Box franchisees critical of the chain’s refinancing plan

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

Operators say they worry about what happens “when the debt needs to be repaid.”

Financing

Why can’t Tim Hortons work in the U.S.?

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2019

The chain is ultrapopular in Canada, but not so much here. It’s an issue the chain has perpetually struggled to fix, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Burger King is closing more unprofitable locations

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2019

The chain believes that replacing low-volume units will bolster the brand’s long-term sales growth.

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