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Domino’s Brazil Goes 100% Franchised as High Rates Bite
Domino’s Brazil has transitioned to a fully franchised model by transferring its last 22 company-owned restaurants to franchisees. This shift is driven by the high Selic benchmark rate of 14.25%, a near two-decade high, which makes owning stores costly due to capital expenses.
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