Recovery & Growth Bankruptcy filings and a whistleblower judgment indicate financial distress but also potential for restructuring services, litigation support, and financial advisory to stabilize operations and reposition the portfolio for franchise growth.

Franchise Spotlight As a top 100 U.S. franchisee with 120+ restaurants and multiple brands, Starboard Group represents a sizable, multi-brand expansion and optimization opportunity for vendor partnerships, technology upgrades, and centralized support services.

Technology Modernization Current tech stack includes Shopify, POS, analytics, and website tooling—present an opening for integrated restaurant tech solutions, analytics-driven operations, loyalty programs, and channel optimization across its brands.

Brand Portfolio Diverse brand mix (Wendy's, McAlister's Deli, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Cici's Pizza, Subway) across multiple states suggests cross-brand supplier negotiations, franchising services, and scalable marketing programs tailored to franchisees.

Growth & Markets Active expansion interest in US and international markets signals opportunities in site selection, franchise development, training programs, and turnkey remodel/renovation services to support rapid growth.