Ramon Laguarta is contending with Elliott Investment Management’s push to reverse a soda-sales slump and refranchise bottling operations.

A new strategic initiative builds on the North Star program, but features an emphasis on refranchising that the company hopes will help it refinance debt.

The Krispy Kreme store in Blanchardstown could be impacted by the refranchise. Photo: Leon Farrell.

After extensive debate over evaluative criteria, driver-ownership concerns and cleaner-fuel requirements, the City Council moved an amended ordinance to refranchise taxicab authorities; the ordinance passed on first reading and is held one week for a required second reading.

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Applebee’s recently took control of dozens of other franchise locations, aiming to renovate them, boost performance and eventually refranchise them

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe restored voting rights to more than 200,000 ex-offenders. Now, the state's Republicans are suing the governor, who they say overstepped his authority.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has announced refranchising agreements for 86 restaurants valued at $72.5 million, enhancing its operational strategy.

Company seeking to shut or refranchise most of its crown post offices and cut up 1,000 head office positions

Red Robin (NASDAQ:RRGB) agreed to refranchise 86 company-owned restaurants for $72.5 million, supporting its “First Choice Plan.”Op Burgers will buy 69 units for $62.5 million and Kuber will buy 17 units for $10 million. Combined with a prior 30-unit deal, refranchising totals about $96 million, with proceeds intended to reduce debt and support refinancing priorities. Closings are expected in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions.

The Joint Corp achieved 9% system-wide sales growth with 14.7M patient visits in 2024. Company receives LOIs to refranchise corporate clinics, signaling strategic transformation.

Company seeking to shut or refranchise most of its crown post offices and cut up to 1,000 head office positions

Under the ownership of Latitude Food Group, the 100-unit fast casual chain will partner with operators to open new units and refranchise select corporate stores.