After a Franchisor Files for Bankruptcy

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August 13, 2008
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY After a Franchisor Files for Bankruptcy Bennigan's franchisees are still operating, but the uncertainties they face are heightened by cost pressures and the drop in diners' disposable income

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz When big chains go bankrupt, their franchises can be left in the lurch or continue to profit. Of course, when corporate-owned locations close, those franchisees still operating independently have less power to negotiate discounts with suppliers. And the bad press that comes with a bankruptcy can be a blow even to franchisees with healthy businesses. We offer a look at what happened at Bennigan's and 10 other brands after they filed for bankruptcy. Also on tap: Tune in to a podcast on complying with spam regulations. Learn how to do a back-of-the-envelope valuation of a business that's still relatively unproven. And help us locate hot startups for our ongoing Fresh series. --Nick Leiber SEND FEEDBACK  |  E-MAIL A FRIEND  |  GET RSS  |  NEWSLETTERS

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