We highlight real stories of franchise owners who struggled, closed, or filed for bankruptcy. Uncover what went wrong and what can be learned.
Suggest FailureClick any logo on the map or in the table below to read the franchisee’s failure story.
| Franchise Name | Franchisee | Unpaid claims | Location | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pizza Hut Traditional | Eduardo Diaz | ~$23.2M | Dallas, TX | Bankruptcy |
Subway | Cathy Amato | ~$3M | San Antonio, TX | External |
Blaze Pizza | Josef F. Gregory | ~$430k | Scranton, PA | Financial |
Burger King | David Harper | ~$509k | Ten Sleep, WY |
| Bankruptcy |
Subway | Marcy Petterson | ~$1.28M | Portland, OR | Execution |
McDonald's | Billy Sewell | ~$6.28M | Chicago, IL | Financial |
Subway | Marcy Petterson | ~$1.2M | Seattle, WA | Financial |
Pizza Hut Traditional | Marc Goodwin | ~$1.2M | Sausalito, CA | Bankruptcy |