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Major Wendy’s Franchisee Significantly Cuts Footprint During Bankruptcy

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What the Meritage Chapter 11 Teaches Restaurant Franchisees

Cookie stack from Chip City Cookies.

Chip City Cookies Closes Permanently

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Multi-Unit Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy

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DoorDash Agrees to $131.5 Million Settlement Over Worker Pay

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Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

Fast-food dining room.

The Hidden Tax Reporting Trap That Could Cost Your Restaurant Thousands

Fast-food restaurant.

Workplace Violence is a Big Issue in QSR. Here’s How to Start Countering It

Salad and Go bowls.

Dutch Bros and 7 Brew to Battle for Salad and Go Locations

Food from Taïm.

Taïm Shutters New York Restaurants Over Unpaid Taxes

Moe's restaurant.

38-Unit Moe’s Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy

Dutch Bros drinks.

Dutch Bros Strikes $105 Million Deal for Salad and Go Locations

Food from Salad and Go.

Salad and Go Files for Bankruptcy, to Close All Restaurants

Hardee's signage.

59-Unit Hardee’s Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy

Popeyes restaurant.

One of Popeyes’ Largest Franchisees Sells 97 Restaurants out of Bankruptcy

Food from Fatburger.

FAT Brands Split Up in Nearly $1 Billion Bankruptcy Sales Process

Restaurant gift card.

Gift Card Rule Change in California Raises Compliance Stakes

Food from Fatburger.

FAT Brands Breakup Begins as Buyers Emerge for Twin Peaks, Elevation Burger, and More

Hardee's restaurant.

Hardee’s Reclaims Dozens of Restaurants in Wake of Large Franchisee’s Bankruptcy

Hardee's signage.

77-Unit Hardee’s Franchisee Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Amid Legal Fight with Franchisor

Department of Labor website.

Joint Employer Debate Reignites as Department of Labor Moves to Set Clearer Standard

Jersey Mike's sandwiches.

Jersey Mike’s Takes First Step Toward Going Public

Coalition of Franchisee Associations Announces Support of Virginia House Bill 69 and Senate Bill 240

The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) announced its strong support for the passage of Virginia House Bill 69 and Senate Bill 240, landmark legislation that prohibits non-compete clauses in franchise agreements across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bills were signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger and will take effect on July 1, 2026. This […]

Burgers from Farmer Boys.

Multi-Unit Farmer Boys Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

Carl's Jr. restaurant.

65-Unit Carl’s Jr. Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

Fast food signs on a road.

Joint Employer Rule: Where Are We Now?

Firehouse Subs signage.

11-Unit Firehouse Subs Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

Food from Fatburger.

CEO Andy Wiederhorn to Step Aside as FAT Brands Strikes Deal to Stabilize Bankruptcy

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