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For the first half of 2009, Papa John's said it was
\nsuspending the 0.25 percent royalty rate increase <\/strong>scheduled for
\nJanuary. It will also provide royalty relief and local
\nmarketing support for struggling franchisees or markets.

The question:
<\/span><\/strong>
Are any other franchise systems going to stall their plans for % increases in royalty payments? If so, would that be a good thing, or will it freak potential franchise buyers out?<\/p>\n

Read the rest of the Papa John's<\/strong> article here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For the first half of 2009, Papa John’s said it was suspending the 0.25 percent royalty rate increase scheduled for January. It will also provide royalty relief and local marketing support for struggling franchisees or markets. The question:Are any other franchise systems going to stall their plans for % increases in royalty payments? 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