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Gas Station Franchisees Face Stormy Weather

Posted Tue, 2012-05-15 09:50 by Paul Steinberg

A pedestrian walks past a shuttered Sunoco service station, photo/bmm

WASHINGTON — A shift in franchisor strategy coupled with margin pressure has led to difficult times for gas station franchisees.

Posted Tue, 2011-03-29 18:15 by Corbin Williston

"No honor among thieves" might be the best analogy.

Posted Fri, 2010-01-22 03:47 by Don Sniegowski

On January 19, franchisees had a rare opportunity to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Posted Mon, 2009-08-24 22:04 by Corbin Williston

A lost leasehold is not the same as a lost business, and the distinction can be crucial under the PMPA.

Posted Thu, 2009-08-20 17:21 by Corbin Williston

Can a franchisee avoid the PMPA and sue his franchisor in state court? Yes, says the 5th Circuit in reversing the Southern District of Texas.