# Wendy's Franchisee Pushes Back Against Bankruptcy

> Bankrupt Wendy's franchisee challenges brand over 10 locations closure plan.
- Title: Wendy's Franchisee Pushes Back Against Bankruptcy | Shortify
- Summary: Bankrupt Wendy's franchisee challenges brand over 10 locations closure plan. A bankrupt Wendy's franchisee has pushed back against the brand's proposed…
- Keywords: wendy's, meritage hospitality group, bankruptcy, chapter 11, franchisee, locations closure, oklahoma, michigan, georgia, florida, food, business
- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/restaurant-franchising/trending-this-week-a-bankrupt-wendy-s-franchisee-pushes-back-against-the-brand
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- Topics: wendy's, meritage hospitality group, bankruptcy, chapter 11, franchisee, locations closure, oklahoma, michigan, georgia, florida, food, business
## Wendy's Franchisee Pushes Back
A bankrupt Wendy's franchisee has pushed back against the brand's proposed closure of 10 locations in Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, and Florida.
## Wendy's Objects to Closures
Wendy's last week objected to the proposed closure of 10 locations in Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, and Florida, offering to replace seven closures with different restaurants in other markets.
## Meritage Hospitality Group Bankrupt
Meritage Hospitality Group, a large Wendy's franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, revealing tensions between the operator and the franchisor.
## Wendy's Closure Plan
Wendy's proposed closure of 10 locations in Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, and Florida, with seven closures to be replaced by different restaurants in other markets.
## Wendy's Offers Alternatives
Wendy's offered to replace seven of the proposed closures with different restaurants in other markets to address the bankruptcy concerns.
## Bankruptcy Tensions
The bankruptcy of Meritage Hospitality Group has revealed tension between the operator and the franchisor over multiple issues, adding complications to the Chapter 11 process.
## Wendy's Bankruptcy Response
Wendy's has pushed back against the bankruptcy of Meritage Hospitality Group, challenging the proposed closure of 10 locations in multiple states.
## Key takeaway

A bankrupt Wendy's franchisee has pushed back against the brand's proposed closure of 10 locations in Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, and Florida.