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Dungeons and Dragons is shifting to a full franchise model under new leadership from former Halo executive Dan Ayoub, encompassing books, video games, film, and TV, aiming for a coordinated and well-funded approach to expand the franchise's reach and impact.
Wizards of the Coast has reorganized the Dungeons & Dragons franchise into a unified 'franchise model' under new leadership, with Dan Ayoub now heading the entire franchise, which includes books, video games, film, and TV, aiming for a coordinated and well-funded approach, though no new film or TV projects are currently confirmed.
McDonald's franchise operators in the Middle East are embroiled in a public feud over the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Israeli operator has been offering discounts to soldiers and security forces, while other franchise groups in Kuwait, Pakistan, and other countries have distanced themselves and made financial donations to aid those in Gaza. The franchise model allows operators to make independent decisions, but customers may not be aware of this distinction. McDonald's corporate has prioritized the safety of its franchisees and made a $1 million donation to the Red Cross and the World Food Program. The lack of control in the franchise model poses risks in crisis situations, but McDonald's can maintain neutrality by not taking an official position.