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QSR MagazineThe May 19 court ruling handed 14 FAT Brands concepts to four buyers. For the franchisees still operating inside those systems, the next 90 days carry more uncertainty than the deal itself.
FatburgerA Texas bankruptcy court approved the sale of FAT Brands' eleven restaurant concepts to four separate buyers, resolving more than $1.3 billion in debt through debt-to-equity conversions and direct cash transactions.
RestaurantNews.comBy pairing a 50-unit development agreement with president and COO titles, Dog Haus is testing a model where franchisee investment and brand leadership are the same role.
Franchising.comAmerican brands signed a cluster of international franchise agreements in early 2026, entering Canada, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, and the Caribbean through local franchise structures.
Franchising.comHeadquarters digitized a decade ago. The field — where the customer actually is — is only now getting the same treatment.
Franchising.comCapital is consolidating around operators who run ten units like one. What that means for valuations, financing, and the next wave of franchise M&A.
