The supplied research material does not contain a verified news item suitable for the requested article on Lebanon’s franchise community:

• The first source covers a dispute between Wendy’s and Meritage over the operation of 314 restaurants, with no verified connection to Lebanon.
• The second source is an opinion piece on the French presence in Lebanon, not on franchising.
• The third source contains snippets about generators and the weather, but does not document an opening or a franchise agreement.
• The fourth source is an excerpt about restaurant investment, but the supplied text does not identify the party involved or establish a connection to Lebanon.

Turning these excerpts into a 600–900-word news article about Lebanon would require adding unsupported information or drawing unsubstantiated conclusions. Please provide a direct source covering a brand opening in Lebanon, a franchise agreement, local market data, a regulatory change or an event for the franchise community, together with the date of the news and its key details.