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Dealers Association Sues PMD for Fraud

Posted Sun, 2010/03/14 - 20:03 by Janet Sparks

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Associated Licensees of PMD, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Power Marketing Direct, Inc. (PMD) and four of its top executives alleging they perpetrated fraud in their business operations and through a “bait and switch” tactic to recruit dealers.

UPS Store Franchisee Council Voices Concerns

Posted Wed, 2010/03/10 - 12:41 by Janet Sparks

SAN DIEGO – After meeting with company officials last week, The UPS Store Franchisee Advisory Council voiced its concerns in the FAC meeting minutes.

Burger King Lets Franchisees Have it Their Way on Soda Rebates

Posted Fri, 2010/03/05 - 21:37 by Janet Sparks

ATLANTA – The National Franchisee Association, representing over 90 percent of all Burger King franchisees in the US, has settled two class action lawsuits with franchisor Burger King Corp. (NYSE: BKC) and its two soft drink distributors, Coca Cola and Dr Pepper.

Supreme Court Rules against Shell Oil Franchisees

Posted Wed, 2010/03/03 - 18:33 by Janet Sparks

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito ruled Tuesday that Shell Oil dealers in Massachusetts cannot sue their franchisor under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, which restricts franchisors from terminating gas station franchise agreements.

Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Super 8 Franchisees

Posted Fri, 2010/02/19 - 17:32 by Janet Sparks
 

SOUIX FALLS, S.D. Federal Judge Lawrence L. Piersol signed on Tuesday an order granting and yet denying in part the motion for summary judgment filed on behalf of 160 franchisees, and denying Super 8 Motels’ motion for summary judgment entirely.

Boroian, South Beach Settle, Dismissing Unauthorized Practice of Law Claim

Posted Wed, 2010/02/17 - 22:52 by Janet Sparks

MIAMI – Today, a joint press statement was released by attorneys for plaintiff franchisees of South Beach Franchising LLC and defendants Donald Boroian and Francorp, Inc., announcing that the lawsuit has been amicably resolved.

Jackson Hewitt Held Vicariously Liable for Franchisee's Actions

Posted Fri, 2010/02/12 - 17:14 by Janet Sparks

Daniel Prewett

Judge Rules Super 8 Breached Contract

Posted Mon, 2010/02/08 - 19:41 by Janet Sparks

SOUIX FALLS, SD – Last Wednesday District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol ruled that Wyndham Worldwide, parent to Super 8 Motels, Inc., breached its contract with 160 franchisees when it set an unauthorized mandatory fee of five percent on gross room sales in 2003.

Quiznos Settlement Deadline Nears

Posted Thu, 2010/01/28 - 14:46 by Janet Sparks
 Quiznos Landmark Store in Downtown Denver
Quiznos landmark store in downtown Denver, photo/sparks

Judge Affirms $16M to Alaska Avis Franchisee

Posted Tue, 2010/01/26 - 12:47 by Janet Sparks

ANCHORAGE – Last Thursday, US District Judge Timothy M. Burgess issued an order for Avis Budget Car Rental LLC to pay Alaska Rent A Car $16 million in damages, following a jury verdict last October.