Request Info for L1 visa to do business

Question details

My parents are in Kenya and do business there. I want to have them shift to the states and do business here. Can my parents start a subway franschise on an L1 visa? My father owns supermarkets and a mall in kenya. I was wondering if he could get an L1 visa and start business here. What options does he have?
Can we start a fast food joint based on an L1 visa as well? Also, I would like to mention that my parents would like to keep the business in Kenya to continue and they would want to travel between the US and Kenya.

ANSWER

L-1 visas have progressively become more difficult for smaller companies. But I think it my be worth a try.

Nonimmigrant Visas