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Multi-brand kitchens are increasingly adopted in franchise systems as they enhance resilience by pooling demand risks and enabling substitution across brands. They also promote environmental sustainability by integrating operations and reducing land use. However, limited research has examined how such models perform under different supply chain structures and contract types. To address this gap, we develop analytical models comparing five configurations that vary by brand scope (single- vs. multi-brand) and integration level (centralized vs. decentralized). We examine how optimal pricing, brand portfolio, and royalty structures influence profits across franchisors, franchisees, and the overall chain under diverse market environments. Our findings reveal that multi-brand strategies improve profitability, particularly under high demand and favorable market potential. However, decentralized systems show greater profit fluctuations, highlighting the need for alignment between contracts and operations. Theoretically, this study contributes to the restaurant supply chain literature by modeling coordination across organizational boundaries. 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