Subway Franchisees Unhappy in Germany
Struggling to keep their businesses afloat, the sandwich chain's German franchise owners blame high fees and the indiscriminate sale of licenses
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The US sandwich chain Subway has ambitious plans for expansion in Germany. But its German franchise owners are unhappy with their side of the bargain. Many are struggling to keep their businesses afloat.
Sonja Birkel thought she knew exactly what she was getting into. After all, she and her partner David Mauk had spent years working as district managers for McDonald's -- a position that gave them ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with all the tricks of the fast food trade.