MTF Enterprises, a major operator of 43 Subway restaurants across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing unsustainable debt burdens from merchant cash advance loans. The move highlights ongoing pressures within the franchise sector.
Despite fried chicken chains leading fast-food growth, one of Popeyes' largest franchisees has shuttered 17 locations and entered Chapter 11, highlighting the sector's uneven fortunes amid fierce competition and financial pressures.
As McDonald's stock hovers near $315, a closer look reveals a business less about burgers and more about a high-margin global franchise machine. With robust cash flow, aggressive expansion, and a digital ecosystem driving loyalty, analysts see a defensive compounder—if the price is right.
Former President Donald Trump's recent comments advocating for higher housing prices have ignited debate, as experts warn such a stance could deepen the affordability crisis for younger generations and renters.
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang is confronting a multi-front crisis, including class-action lawsuits and regulatory probes, following a data breach impacting millions. The fallout has led to the CEO's resignation and intensified scrutiny of corporate governance and cybersecurity protocols.
As the restaurant industry navigates post-2025 challenges of traffic recovery and margin pressure, the franchise model emerges as a defensive cornerstone for investors, offering scalability and predictable cash flows.
In a sweeping decree, Burkina Faso's junta has formally dissolved the nation's political parties and seized their assets, a move analysts warn consolidates authoritarian rule and extinguishes a key pillar of democratic life amid an escalating security crisis.
Global spirits giant Diageo is exploring a sale of its high-profile Indian Premier League cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as part of a strategic review of its Indian assets. Major private equity firms are circling, signaling strong interest in one of sports' most valuable properties.
The resignation of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance CEO following a widespread employee misconduct scandal has triggered governance reviews and shaken investor confidence in one of the insurer's key international markets.
Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.
President Claudia Sheinbaum commits to humanitarian support and exploring fuel shipments to Cuba, directly challenging Trump administration efforts to isolate Havana. The move risks escalating tensions ahead of crucial U.S.-Mexico trade talks.
Newly unsealed court documents show Steven Sinofsky, former head of Windows, shared confidential Microsoft strategy emails and sought personal advice from Jeffrey Epstein amid the failing launch of Surface RT in 2012.
As global demand for copper surges—driven by AI data centers, electrification, and green energy—a severe supply crunch looms. Mining magnate Robert Friedland warns of a looming 'train wreck,' putting companies like Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan in the spotlight for investors.
Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate soared to a historic 28.2% at the close of 2025, more than double pre-pandemic levels, as remote work trends and business climate concerns drive a 14th consecutive quarter of record vacancies. Analysts warn of a deepening economic spiral with implications for city services and residents.
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
Voters head to the polls in Costa Rica, with the ruling right-wing populist party aiming to secure a decisive mandate and a legislative supermajority to tackle record violence and political gridlock.
Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.
The arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his coverage of immigration protests has ignited a fierce debate over press freedoms and federal overreach, as a Justice Department civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a local nurse adds fuel to the political fire.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized telecommunications equipment and vehicles from multiple UN offices in Sana'a, the United Nations reported Friday, marking a significant escalation in restrictions that threatens to cripple humanitarian operations in the war-torn country.
A stark new financial analysis warns that ocean warming and extreme weather could cost the seafood sector $15 billion annually by 2050, threatening food security and economies worldwide.
