Could franchising be the answer at Bob Evans?

Sandell Asset Management Corp. is having its way with Bob Evans Farms Inc., but should it? Since four Sandell-backed candidates joined the New Albany-based restaurant and food products company's board of directors in August, that board instituted a fresh review of Sandell's proposals and this week parted ways with CEO Steve Davis, the vocal opponent to Sandell's ideas over the past 18 months...