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With Subway’s new Footlong offer set to start, some franchisees turn to the FTC

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2020

Operators have started filing complaints with the Federal Trade Commission as their dispute with the franchisor intensifies.

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Did restaurants escape the bankruptcy wave? Not really

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2020

Fewer companies have sought debt protection than expected so far, but many remain in limbo even as states reopen, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pure Green raises $1M through equity crowdfunding

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 15, 2020

Investors with as little as $100 now own a stake in the fast-casual juice concept.

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Are delivery providers gaining the upper hand?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2020

Delivery companies once pushed hard for big chain business. The Yum-Grubhub dispute may signal a shift in power, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Potbelly works to avoid bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2020

The sandwich chain is negotiating with landlords to close locations but has hired restructuring advisors, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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SPB Hospitality takes over former Craftworks restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 12, 2020

The Nashville-based restaurant group, an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, bought the restaurants out of bankruptcy for $93 million.

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Recent disputes highlight franchisors' use of vendor rebates

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2020

Most franchisors receive such funds to run their supply chains, but franchisees often push back as their prices increase.

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Yum Brands sues Grubhub as delivery relationship sours

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2020

The lawsuit says the delivery provider, which agreed yesterday to be acquired by Just Eat, has reneged on the two companies’ previous agreement.

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Report: Up to 85% of independent restaurants could close due to pandemic

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2020

The government must provide targeted aid for mom-and-pop operations, according to a new report from the Independent Restaurant Coalition.

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The third-party delivery shakeup begins

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2020

The Just Eat-Grubhub deal highlights the challenges in the U.S. market, in terms of profitability and consolidation, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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