https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wendy-s-seeks-to-enforce-termination-of-meritage-franchise-rightsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wendy-s-seeks-to-enforce-termination-of-meritage-franchise-rightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wendy-s-seeks-to-enforce-termination-of-meritage-franchise-rights#u83107Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:24 +0000Wendy's is seeking to enforce the termination of franchise rights for Meritage, a major operator that recently filed for bankruptcy. Meritage manages 314 stores and currently owes Wendy's $25 million. The company's financial distress coincides with rising beef prices, specifically affecting its operations in Connecticut. Wendy's asserts that the bankrupt franchisee has already lost the brand rights to its stores as a result of these filings and outstanding obligations.Why it mattersThe scale of the bankruptcy involves hundreds of locations, making it a significant operation