McDonald’s plans to reduce combo meal prices, even though it conflicts with franchisees about expenses.
McDonald’s is set to lower prices on its combo meals amid rising costs that have been challenging for restaurant operators. Many have expressed concern over maintaining menu affordability. The franchise in the U.S. has agreed to keep the prices of eight popular combos at under 15% of the total price of individual items, as per […]
Subway franchisees revolt over $6.99 footlong deal
Subway's sale of a foot-long sandwich for $6.99 is drawing backlash from the chain's largest franchise group, raising concerns that the discount could result in losses for cash-strapped restaurateurs, according to information obtained by The Washington Post. Subway announced the promotion on Friday, joining the fast-food value menu wars in an effort to win back […]
Subway calls ’emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet: sources
Subway has called a surprise meeting with franchisees of its 19,000 sandwich shops across North America, amid a backlog of declining sales and profits, The Washington Post has learned. Fast food giant It was sold in April to Roark Capital, owner of Dunkin’ Donuts, Arby’s and Cheesecake Factory, for $9 billion. — told franchisees it […]
The Troubling Future for Fast Food Franchisees
Fast food is an American innovation that has been around for over 80 years. Despite its enduring durability, the unit economics of fast food brands and franchises are reaching their limits. As my team and I grew Papa John’s to more than 5,000 locations around the world, I didn’t see Papa John’s as one large […]
McDonald’s franchisees want help with $5 value meal from corporate HQ
McDonald’s franchisees are dissatisfied with the cost of promotions such as the $5 value menu announced this month by the burger giant, arguing in a letter that they “require funding from McDonald’s.” The National Owners Association, an independent, self-funded advocacy group representing McDonald’s franchisees, sent a letter to its members urging them to bring more […]