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Burger King is betting on local franchisees to fuel its U.S. comeback
Burger King is refranchising hundreds of its company-owned restaurants as part of its turnaround, while prioritizing local operators.
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McDonald's pushes AI tools that suggest Big Mac prices based on 'customer willingness to pay'
Franchisees said the algorithm has widened the gap between prices on identical items at various restaurants within the same neighborhoods, according to a repor…
Consumer
Village Inn restaurant files for bankruptcy amid rising costs and weak sales
A Florida Village Inn franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $554,000 in liabilities, marking the operator's fifth filing since June.
Wendy's Is In A Pickle, And The Beef Is Only Part Of It
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Operator of 314 US Wendy's locations files for bankruptcy protection
One of Wendy's largest U.S. franchisees has filed for bankruptcy protection after Wendy's tried to terminate its franchise agreement
Consumer
One of Wendy's biggest franchisees files for bankruptcy as it falls behind burger rivals
One of Wendy's largest franchisees has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections as it struggles to win over customers - falling behind in the burger battle…
Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Technology
Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for 'Adrian's law' to protect franchisees
Adrian Howe's family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself. The family of a former mobile phone store manager who wa…
Consumer
Washington State McDonald's franchisee to pay $1,000 each in class action settlement
While the franchisee denied any wrongdoing, the operator agreed to settle the case rather than continue fighting it in court.
AI
Pizza Hut's AI system caused 'cascading' problems and $100M in damages, franchisee alleges in new suit
Pizza Hut's AI system caused 'cascading' problems and $100M in damages, franchisee alleges in new suit
Major pizza franchisee owner files bankruptcy, leaving SoCal locations in limbo
Another one bites the dust. Domino's, the nation's largest pizza dining chain, joins the ranks of pizza giants whose franchisees have filed for bankruptcy, lea…
Consumer
Value is the key to McDonald's growth plans, but it's creating tensions with some franchisees
McDonald's has doubled down on value, which will likely help boost sales, but some franchisees are standing ground in their ability to continue to independentl…
Geopolitics
Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia
After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia's two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.
Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani jump on merger with rival franchisee Sapphire
Two major franchisee operators for Yum!Brands in India will merge to create a single unified franchisee for KFC & Pizza Hut in the country
Consumer
McDonald's will assess if franchisees are providing value under new standards
McDonald's has leaned into value to appeal to cash-strapped diners who have been visiting its restaurants less frequently.
Consumer
McDonald's to slash combo meal prices - despite clashing with franchisees over surging costs
A combo meal currently selling for $10 could go for as little as $8.50 under the new discounts.
Burger King franchisee with 57 locations files for bankruptcy after owing $37M to creditors
Consolidated Burger Holdings - one of Burger King's largest franchisees - filed for bankruptcy protection this week, seeking to sell its assets through a court…
Macro
Pizza Hut workers accuse franchisee of docking wages
The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.
