A Former McDonald’s Executive Built a 5-Brand Franchise Business. Now Another Piece Is in Bankruptcy

A Denny’s operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this week. It’s not the only major franchisee that’s under strain.

A Denny’s operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this week. It’s not the only major franchisee that’s under strain.
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One of Wendy’s biggest franchisees just went bankrupt, and Wendy’s wants its money back. Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy’s restaurants across 15 states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last week, CNBC reports. Quality Is Our Recipe LLC, Wendy’s franchise business, is listed as Meritage’s top unsecured creditor. It’s owed $24.9 million in…
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