by kladmin | Jul 2, 2018 | Franchise
Franchisee’s employee sought a job change and applied to a nearby McDonald’s company-owned (McDonald’s Operating Companies or “McCoOp”) restaurant.* After applying and being interviewed, the Plaintiff’s application was turned-down due to a no-hire provision in the...
by kladmin | May 2, 2018 | Franchise
This decision serves as a cautionary tale for franchisors whom act aggressively and rashly in the protection of its IP. Here, Sub Zero sued a Louisville, Kentucky, ice cream business (Frank Nye Consulting, LLC d/b/a Arctic Scoop) alleging that the defendant company...
by kladmin | Mar 16, 2018 | Franchise
This decision arises from a dispute centered upon the Franchisee’s refusal to upgrade a Point of Sale (“POS”) system, claiming that the Franchisor’s POS replacement was inferior and not suited to the chocolatier’s shop, nor did it meet the Franchisor’s own...
by kladmin | Feb 15, 2018 | Franchise
Will New Jersey-based Franchisor’s forum selection clauses be enforced over the California Franchise Relations Act (“CAFRA”) and Franchise Investment Law (“CFIL”)? According to the Federal District Court, yes. Alleged Breach of Franchise Agreement This dispute arose...
