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One of the major franchisees of Hardee’s — a Tennessee burger chain with several locations in the Kansas City metro — appears to be in trouble.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
Applebee's has faced rash of area closings recently Previously operated by franchisee SBG Apple North VII LLC, the Delafield restaurant is one of several Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grills in the Milwaukee area that closed, though under different circumstances.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Joe Raedle | Getty Images McDonald’s is putting its franchisees under a more intense microscope in 2026.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
The council is to consist of two representatives from the fast food industry, two from franchisees or restaurant owners, two of fast food employees and one member of the public.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
Applebee's has faced rash of area closings recently Previously operated by franchisee SBG Apple North VII LLC, the Delafield restaurant is one of several Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grills in the Milwaukee area that closed, though under different circumstances.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Joe Raedle | Getty Images McDonald’s is putting its franchisees under a more intense microscope in 2026.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
The council is to consist of two representatives from the fast food industry, two from franchisees or restaurant owners, two of fast food employees and one member of the public.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Franchisee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchisee. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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franchisee
noun
fran·chi·see
ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzē 
: one granted a franchise
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