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Franchise tension mounts as the restaurant industry changes

The Bottom Line: Restaurant brands want traffic. Franchisees want profitability. The current operating environment is making that a tough choice and the result has increased tension at many franchises. By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2024

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