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This decision underscores the inherent problem with using the franchise business model in the hospitality industry. The hospitality Franchisor typically sets very high standards of service for the Franchisee, so […]

Plaintiffs, Franchisee of Retrofitness, having a gym facility in New Jersey, were persuaded by a salesman for the Franchisor to invest in an established Retrofitness franchise in Florida. The salesman […]

Licensor (and a Franchisee) of the “Tony Luke’s” mark filed a breach of contract action in the New Jersey Superior Court. Franchisor/Licensee then filed a suit in the federal district […]

The Franchisee sought a Dunkin’ Donuts/ Baskin-Robbins franchise with a location in a mall. During negotiations, the Franchisor learned that the Franchisee was also negotiating with a competing franchise, Red […]

The Plaintiff was a distributor of Defendant’s products in New Jersey and throughout the northeast. Plaintiff filed its initial Complaint in the State Superior Court, but the Defendant had it […]

This is a troubling decision for Franchisors in New York State. The Franchisee, Mr. Baez, had entered into a franchise with PD 10276, Inc. (“Jan-Pro”) Subsequent to the Franchisee ceasing […]

Upon executing the franchise agreement, the Franchisee was aware that the Franchisor would require mandatory promotions. In May 2013, the Franchisor rolled-out a “$4 Menu” promotion, which increased the number […]

The Franchisor, Tilted Kilt, filed a complaint seeking to terminate an area development agreement. The action commenced following receipt of a letter demand from the Franchisee seeking the return of its […]