Content about Company Legal Issues

February 20, 2012
Special Report: QSR battle plans
Chains tweak menus, service, decor to fend off growing competition.
October 4, 2011
Twin Peaks CEO calls Hooters' suit 'frivolous,' 'baseless'
Suit alleges that former Hooters execs stole brand secrets
September 1, 2011
Outback settles tip-sharing lawsuit
Company will pay $1.25M to server plaintiffs in Minnesota
August 15, 2011
Biglari Holdings reports flat 3Q earnings
Biglari Holdings, parent of Steak n Shake, said 3Q profit was flat as revenue inched up
January 31, 2011
Steak n Shake franchisees protest policy mandating menu prices
Group argues chain cannot mandate menu prices for franchisees
January 6, 2011
Pizza Hut to replace shuttered La. units
More than 40 stores closed after chain sues franchisee
September 20, 2010
Yum franchisee sues franchisor over co-branding
Franchisee: Long John Silver's-A&W co-branding 'a failure'
September 19, 2010
Operators follow suits against colleges, contractors over meal plans
Operators are watching to see what happens as three lawsuits filed by students last month against Alabama universities and their foodservice contractors work through the courts.

September 2, 2010
Missouri court rejects restaurant tax breaks
Ruling restricts deductions for dining room and kitchen equipment.
August 16, 2010
Judge upholds settlement in Quiznos class action
The settlement includes provisions for cash payouts and calls for changes to the Quiznos franchise system.
June 22, 2010
CSPI threatens to sue McDonald's over Happy Meal toys
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is threatening legal action against McDonald's unless it stops using toys to market Happy Meals to children.
June 10, 2010
T.G.I. Friday's franchisee files for bankruptcy
BiState Bistro Associates, a 12-unit T.G.I. Friday's franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, a result of financial hardships stemming from the closure of the operator’s 13th location in Fayetteville, Ark.
April 8, 2010
Raving Brands wins appeal in fraud suit
ATLANTA A federal appeals court this week upheld an earlier ruling in favor of Raving...
March 2, 2010
Groupon hit with lawsuit
CHICAGO Online coupon provider Groupon, in response to a lawsuit alleging that it “systematically...
February 3, 2010
Burger King's 2Q profit grows
MIAMI Burger King Holdings Inc. said Thursday it expects to offer more value promotions like...
January 20, 2010
Top franchise legal decisions to watch
ATLANTA Decisions in franchise-related law in 2009 produced new frameworks under which franchisors and franchisees...
January 10, 2010
NYC debuts sodium reduction plan
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in an effort to reduce the amount of sodium used in restaurant and prepared foods, has debuted its long-awaited National Salt Reduction Initiative.
November 30, 2009
Wendy's adds Deluxe Value Meals
DUBLIN Ohio Seeking to fortify its menu with more pricing variety, Wendy’s kicked off advertising...
November 29, 2009
BK suit highlights franchisee friction
The fight within the Burger King system over the $1 double cheeseburger could have far-reaching...
November 21, 2009
Quiznos could pay millions in settlement
CHICAGO A judge has granted preliminary approval for the settlement of four class-action lawsuits filed...
November 10, 2009
Sodium lawsuit against Denny's dismissed
SPARTANBURG S.C. A New Jersey Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Denny's Corp....
October 10, 2009
Starbucks sues former exec hired by Dunkin’
SEATTLE Coffeehouse giant Starbucks is suing a former executive, saying he violated a non-compete agreement...
September 9, 2009
Starbucks unit hit with discrimination suit
LITTLE ROCK Ark. A Starbucks branch in Russellville, Ark. allegedly violated federal anti-discrimination laws...
August 31, 2009
Minnesota restaurant sues McDonald's over slogan
ST. PAUL Minn. When an independent restaurant takes on the world’s largest hamburger chain, as...
August 2, 2009
Salt shakeout: Denny’s, CSPI in sodium suit
A consumer advocacy group here upped the ante in the escalating battle over sodium in...
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