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Wendy's Franchisee Bankruptcy Tests Who Controls a Failing Operator's Stores

Oct 16, 20263 min read

Wendy's Franchisee Bankruptcy Tests Who Controls a Failing Operator's Stores

As Meritage Hospitality contests a termination notice in court, the case shows why the franchise agreement can determine what happens to a struggling operator's business.

Chad Cohen

1851 Franchise Contributor

The Bar Method Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

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Oct 16, 20269 min read

The Bar Method Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: A boutique fitness franchise offering science-based barre workouts, personalized instruction and a community-focused studio experience.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

D1 Training Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

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Oct 16, 202610 min read

D1 Training Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: D1 Training is an athletic-based fitness franchise offering sports performance training, conditioning and personal training for children, teenagers and adults.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

More Than a Pet Lover: What It Really Takes to Succeed as a Pet Wants Franchise Owner

More Than a Pet Lover: What It Really Takes to Succeed as a Pet Wants Franchise Owner

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts Accelerates National Growth With New Odessa Franchise Opening

Pigtails & Crewcuts Accelerates National Growth With New Odessa Franchise Opening

How This Fresh Coat Painters Franchisee Built a $1M+ Multi-Crew Business

How This Fresh Coat Painters Franchisee Built a $1M+ Multi-Crew Business

Comfort Keepers

Tonia Crowley Brings a Connection to Care and 20 Years of Corporate Experience to Comfort Keepers®

Tonia Crowley Brings a Lifetime Connection to Care and 20 Years of Corporate Experience to Comfort Keepers

Keyrenter Property Management

How a Multi-Million-Dollar Real Estate Investor Broke the DIY Landlord Ceiling With Keyrenter

How a Multi-Million-Dollar Real Estate Investor Broke Through the DIY Landlord Ceiling With Keyrenter

Building Kidz School

Where Is Building Kidz School Looking to Grow and Why?

Where Is Building Kidz School Looking to Grow and Why?

How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Lawn Squad Franchise in 2026?

How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Lawn Squad Franchise in 2026?

Newk’s Eatery

Newk's Opening

The Four Levers: How the New Newk's Model Drives Improved Unit Economics

How Pool Scouts Is Using Tech to Support Franchisees

How Pool Scouts Is Using Tech to Support Franchisees

Extraordinary Brands

Barre Everywhere: How Neighborhood Barre Is Bringing Female-Forward Fitness Outside the Studio

Barre Everywhere: How Neighborhood Barre Is Bringing Female-Forward Fitness Outside the Studio

Children's Lighthouse

The Ability to Scale With Children’s Lighthouse and the Multi-Unit Economics Behind the Growth Path

The Ability to Scale With Children’s Lighthouse and the Multi-Unit Economics Behind the Growth Path

After 26 Years in the Military, This Veteran Found a New Mission With Right at Home

After 26 Years in the Military, This Veteran Found a New Mission With Right at Home

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Eric & Ericka Burrill at Minuteman Press in Avondale Estates, GA.

Eric Burrill Celebrates 8 Years, Grows Minuteman Press Family Business

urSwim Without a Lease

urSwim Without a Lease: How the Hosted Pool Location Strategy Lets Owners Skip Real Estate, Construction and Seven-Figure Buildouts

Strategic Franchising

Understanding Franchise Royalties: What You're Actually Paying For

Understanding Franchise Royalties: What You're Actually Paying For

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FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

New and existing franchisees can take advantage of reduced franchise fees, first-year royalty relief and grand opening marketing support for qualifying restaurants signed by the end of 2026.

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Franchise conferences, expos and trade shows offer invaluable education and opportunities for networking with suppliers and other franchise industry experts.

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon enters its next phase with plans to strengthen its U.S. infrastructure and pursue measured growth across North America and other markets in the Americas.

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