Coalition of Franchisee Associations

November 21, 2024

California Voters Reject Min. Wage Increase

Let's not get too excited. California's history is that the voters speak, and the elected officials go around the voters and pass bad laws anyway. Or, the bureaucrats in Sacramento make up regulations that have the force of law.

Measure would have raised wage to $18, highest in the nation

McDonald's Value Offerings for 2025

The strategy is pending approval from franchisees but is expected to pass

November 17, 2024

Do They Represent the American Diet?

With the sanctimonious talk about the American diet, here are two of the most popular entertainers in our culture today.

Country Western Star Jelly Roll and rapper Lizzo. Good examples for our youth, right?


I couldn't find a picture of Jelly Roll in a bathing suit, but as you can tell, he easily tops 300 lbs. The facial tattoos are a nice touch. Another good example for the kids.

I remember when country western music was supposed to be the wholesome alternative to rap "music".

When will one or both of these celebrities be chosen as McDonald's promotional partners?

Trump's Win Puts DEI on Life Support

Now he'll pull the plug - NYPost Opinion

November 15, 2024

McDonald's HQ Being Gracious?

Related to the onion outbreak:

The Wall Street Journal reports that McDonald's is "investing about $35 million into marketing for its U.S. business" and "a total of $65 million into supporting franchisees who have lost business."

November 7, 2024

C-stores struggle against QSR Discounting

"Among c-store operators who consider their foodservice programs to be in direct competition with QSRs, three-quarters said they are specifically concerned about McDonald’s value meal offerings on their own traffic and sales for foodservice"

Restaurantbusinessonline

November 2, 2024

Boeing Grounds DEI

Elon Musk on DEI: “Do you want to fly in an airplane where they prioritized DEI hiring over your safety? That is actually happening,” Musk said on X.

In a subsequent post, Musk wrote: “People will die due to DEI,” 

Boeing dismantles DEI department - NY Post



November 1, 2024

Wendy's to Close 140 Stores

Attempting to Convince Shareholders that QSRs are a Growth Industry

* In most chains, new stores typically pay higher franchise fees and royalties than older stores.

* As Wendy's has acquired many franchisees over the years, the corporation has likely developed a real estate portfolio that needs trimming. In many locations, a QSR is not the highest and best use of a property. Wendy's (and other chains) can close the store, sell the property, and book a tidy gain. Let the franchisee pay to build a new store down the street and pay higher fees.

Wendy's to close 140 restaurants