[sixtypoundhound]

Uh...this is a common conflict between owner-operators and franchise groups.

Also a common area of abuse. There was a sandwich shop chain in the US where this got very ugly a few years ago...

[reiichiroh]

Was it Quiznos with the franchisee committing suicide in the store bathroom with a shotgun?

[sixtypoundhound]

Yup. But it was more than that one guy, the whole model was crap and they kept selling more units...

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/brief-his...

[philwelch]

Which is really a shame since the sandwiches are so good.