Profits were up as the fast-food giant focused on price-conscious customers. But the company said it would cut back on financial support for franchisees.
Category: Franchises
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Sales at McDonald’s Rise, Driven by Value Meals and Grinch Socks
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As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry
A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.
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Taylor Swift Is Our Biggest Cinematic Universe. But the Magic Is Fading.
Pop culture is saturated with franchises, and Swift is the master of creating them. But her marketing is beginning to overtake the music.
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How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community
For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.
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Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, but Its Restaurants Will Stay Open
A group that includes the restaurant’s founders will buy restaurants from the private equity firm that owns many locations of the chain.
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Antitrust Regulator Tells Chains: Back Off Your Franchisees
After a yearlong inquiry, the Federal Trade Commission warned brands not to gag their small business operators or charge them extra fees.
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California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1
The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.
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Choice Hotel Franchise Owners Push Back on Merger With Wyndham
Franchisees are fighting Choice Hotels’ attempted takeover of its biggest rival, which would create a dominant player in the budget hotel sector.
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Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC
Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.