Cork & Olive Co-op: What’s the Story?

What’s the story on the Cork & Olive franchisee co-op?

Did all the franchisees join?  Are there new franchisees (not yet opened) who will join?  Who didn’t?

What is the structure/entity?  How does it work?  Is there a Chairman/President?  Who’s in charge?

Who owns the trademark?  Are franchisees just licensed to use it under their 10-year franchise agreement, or has Probst given up ownership?

Does Probst still have the right to use the name and graphics?

Will the Co-op continue to recruit new members and license the name to stores?  Will it be a franchise?

The Bradenton story created more questions than answers.  What’s the real story?