As major fast-food corporations like McDonald’s and Taco Bell transformed into almost fully franchised operations, the chains created a system that shields them from accountability on labor ...

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Compared to other fast-food chains at the time ... they're all independently owned franchises. Libava: The format is pretty simple. You buy a franchise, you get trained, they help you secure ...

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Starbird, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast food concepts, today announced the signing of two new franchise development agreements, furthering its expansion into key markets across the U.S.