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Missouri Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction for Alleged Violation of Noncompete

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A federal court in Missouri recently granted a franchisor’s motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the franchisee’s operation of a competing business demonstrated irreparable harm. Three Dog Bakery, LLC v. Crit,...more

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West Virginia Court of Appeals Enforces Release, Reverses Fraudulent Inducement Finding Against National Broker

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The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a decision that a national broker franchisor, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., fraudulently induced a franchisee into buying the business of another Ameriprise franchisee,...more

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New Jersey Federal Court Enters Default Judgment for Hotel Franchisor, Requests More Substantiation Before Ruling on Damages

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A federal district court in New Jersey recently entered an unopposed default judgement for breach of contract against Mani Hotels, LLC and Mehulkumar Ahir arising from the early termination of a franchise agreement with Days...more

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New York Federal Court Denies Motions for Reconsideration in Franchise Agreement Dispute

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A federal court in New York recently denied Community Care Companions, Inc. and Interim Healthcare, Inc.’s motions for reconsideration of the court’s summary judgment rulings in an ongoing franchise dispute. Cmty. Care...more

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Second Circuit Affirms Confirmation of Arbitration Award Involving Dispute About Foreign Restaurant Franchises

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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to a confirmation of an arbitration award upholding the nonrenewal of a master franchise agreement for Subway restaurants....more

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Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisees and Two Related Entities from Competing Against Franchisor

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A federal court recently granted in part and denied in part a franchisor’s motion to enjoin the post-termination activities of its former franchisees and two related entities. Rooterman, LLC is a plumbing services franchisor....more

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Stick to the Status Quo: TRO Stops Franchisor from Terminating Franchise Agreement Pending Motion to Transfer

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A federal court recently enjoined a franchisor from terminating a franchise agreement or interfering with a franchisee’s operations pending the resolution of the franchisor’s motion to transfer venue....more

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Supreme Court of Texas Holds Franchisor Lacked Control Over Franchisee Sufficient to Create Duty of Care to Customer that Alleged...

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The Supreme Court of Texas recently ruled that franchisor Massage Heights did not owe a duty of care to a massage customer who alleged a sexual assault, because, among other reasons, Massage Heights had neither the...more

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California Federal Court Denies Franchise CEO’s Motion to Dismiss Franchise Disclosure Claims

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A federal court in California recently declined to dismiss a former franchisee’s suit against Nadia Gruzd, the CEO and COO of AllMed Search, a healthcare recruitment franchise system. Pasture Gate Holdings, Inc. v. Gruzd,...more

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Keep Wining: Franchise Statute Opens Door to Protections for Missouri Wine Distributor

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The Eighth Circuit recently applied a novel, broad reading of the Missouri Franchise Act granting franchise protection to distributors which previously would not likely have been considered franchisees....more

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Texas Supreme Court Reverses Liability Finding Against Franchisor

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A recent Texas Supreme Court decision fully overturned a jury’s finding that a franchisor was liable for the criminal actions of a franchisee’s employee. This decision underscores the importance of a franchisor having clearly...more

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Leisure Law Insider (Vol. 6) - Spring 2025

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Welcome to the fifth edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: A Franchise Relationship Can Exist in Spite of a Contract’s Express Terms to the Contrary

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In OTG New York, Inc. v. Ottogi America, Inc., OTG was the exclusive regional distributor for food company Ottogi from 2008–23, during which Ottogi shipped inventory to OTG’s New Jersey warehouse. In 2024, Ottogi terminated...more

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New York Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment on Franchise Sale Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim

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A federal court in New York recently denied a franchisor’s motion for summary judgment on a franchisee’s claims for fraudulent misrepresentation. Cmty. Care Companions, Inc. v. Interim Healthcare, Inc., 2025 WL 929407...more

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New Jersey Appellate Court Confirms Terminated Retailer Is Not in a Franchise Relationship with Manufacturer

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A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a state trial court’s ruling that a terminated retailer of custom outdoor kitchens was not in a franchise relationship with a manufacturer of outdoor grills and that the New Jersey...more

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Illinois Federal Court Denies Cross Motions for Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract and Guaranty Claims Due to Ambiguity in the...

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A federal court in Illinois recently denied cross motions for partial summary judgment as to franchisor 360 Painting, LLC’s claims for breach of contract by painting franchisee R. Sterling Enterprises, Inc. (RSE), and breach...more

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California Court of Appeals Affirms Rejection of Reverse Royalty Damages in a Breach of Contract Action by Franchisee

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An appellate court in California has affirmed a trial court’s rejection of more than $4 million in lost business profits, which appellant Glen Suh alleged in a breach of contract action against franchisor Boba Time, Inc. Suh...more

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Focused on Franchise Law - May 2014

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FRANCHISOR 101: When is Unreasonable, Reasonable? Crown Imports, LLC (Crown) imports Corona beer from Mexico. In 2008, two of Crown's Southern California distributors, Classic and HBC, agreed that Classic would buy...more

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