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Del Taco to sell restaurants to franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2019

"Strategic" refranchising to reduce company portfolio to 45% by 2020.

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McDonald’s operators call for halt to new remodels

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2019

The chain’s franchise association is telling operators to hold off on projects not "in the works," pending negotiations.

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Survey: McDonald’s operators worried about their finances

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2019

“Cash-strapped” franchisees say a lot is happening at once, without much return.

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Chicken Salad Chick buys 11 units from a franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2018

The chicken salad chain now operates 32 of its 105 locations, with significant growth planned for 2019.

Operations

The top restaurant news developments of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

Here's a look back at the news eruptions that shaped the restaurant industry in 2018.

Financing

Will franchising fall out of favor?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2018

As pressure grows on franchisees, companies might find it better to keep some locations for themselves, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Applebee’s buys 69 franchised stores, resolves dispute with RMH

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Lawsuits have been dropped as part of a settlement with one of its largest operators, RMH.

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How Greg Flynn kept the faith through Applebee’s struggles

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2018

In this week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," the prominent franchisee also discusses his recent purchase of 368 Arby’s restaurants.

Financing

McDonald’s operators say remodels are a financial risk

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2018

Franchisees say that as much as 40% of the system would not qualify for lease renewal if sales don’t grow as projected.

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Why the franchisor-franchisee relationship is worsening

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

This week’s edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the growing tension between franchisors and their franchisees.

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