 The 2011 purchase of the company by 3G Capital led to a change in how the company interacts with its franchises . The new owners moved to settle any disagreements with its franchises while initiating a sale of the majority of corporate locations with the goal of becoming an exclusive franchisor . The company also entered into several new franchise agreements that will allow it to dramatically expand its presence in several new markets including the BRIC nations . Additionally the company moved to establish new master franchise agreements in several regions while realigning its operations in several markets . 
