Operations
A franchise ownership dream comes true
Daintry McFadden was the first to sign on with the Wetzel's Pretzels' Access to Equity program designed to help women and minorities become owners. Now that program is bearing fruit.
Financing
With a big wage hike coming, California Subway franchisees look for solutions
The sandwich brand’s operators in the state are worried that a $20-per-hour fast-food wage will push many of them out of the business and are asking for concessions from Subway. They’re not always getting them.