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Restaurant franchisors push for fix of tax bill glitch

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 08, 2017

A provision of the measures currently before Congress has the unintended effect of denying some midsize companies one of the intended breaks.

Financing

Tim Hortons owner decries ‘dissident franchisees’

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2018

Restaurant Brands International CEO Daniel Schwartz vowed to improve communications amid sales challenges in Canada.

Control of Twin Peaks sold to a franchisee

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 10, 2016

The 15-unit operator, La Cima Restaurants of Atlanta, will place one of its executives in the CEO's job, replacing Starlette Johnson.

Financing

Creator of the $5 Footlong doesn’t like Subway’s new discount

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2017

The franchisee, whose offer helped propel the chain to new heights, believes the $4.99 offer is too much.

4 links in the supply chain when expanding abroad

By Aaron Jourden on Dec. 15, 2016

When opening outside of the U.S., navigating the supply chain can be among the biggest struggles. Here are some tips and unexpected challenges to anticipate.

Operations

A&W goes back to its roots

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 26, 2017

Chain taking its homemade root beer to the Midwestern small towns where it all started.

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