Subways franchisees allege corporate mismanagement

Published: July 19, 2019, 4 p.m.

b"The largest fast-food company in the world -- with about 24,000 stores -- was once known for its rapid expansion mindset. Now, Subway is closing stores faster than ever and pushing out franchise owners in the process.\\nIn a recent report by the New York Times, franchisees across the country\\xa0said that seemingly tiny violations, like cucumbers cut too thick and smudges on glass doors, have cost them their businesses. And when they try appeal to Subway's corporate leadership? They rarely get a response.\\xa0\\xa0\\nThis week on Money Talking, guest host Ilya Marritz talks to Tiffany Hsu,\\xa0a business reporter at the New York Times who co-reported the piece, about how Subway's efforts to scale back have impacted franchisees."