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September 1, 2011
Outback settles tip-sharing lawsuit
Company will pay $1.25M to server plaintiffs in Minnesota
December 7, 2010
Fleming’s settles sexual harassment suit
Restaurant agrees to pay settlements to employees for alleged abuse by former chef
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.
August 13, 2010
Franchise development dispute involves CPK in Mexico
The franchisor of a pizza-and-pasta concept in Mexico is attempting to stop California Pizza Kitchen’s planned expansion in that country in a legal dispute involving a common franchised operation.
December 6, 2009
Quiznos, franchisees look to settle dispute
The settlement of four class-action lawsuits by Quiznos Sub franchisees alleging violations of U.S. racketeering...
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...
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...
August 17, 2009
Mama Mexico hit with labor lawsuit
NEW YORK The owners of Mama Mexico Restaurants, a three-unit chain of upscale casual Mexican...
June 22, 2008
Industry braces for menu-labeling liability litigation
News of at least two class-action lawsuits challenging the accuracy of dietary data on restaurant...
December 18, 2007
BK franchisee fires new volley in value-menu dispute
MIAMI In the latest round of an ongoing legal dispute over Burger King’s value menu,...
December 3, 2007
El Pollo Loco loses Mexican rights
LAREDO Texas El Pollo Loco Inc. has lost its rights to develop or franchise restaurants...
August 27, 2007
Cracker Barrel settles sexual harassment suit
LAS CRUCES N.M. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, the Lebanon, Tenn.-based family-dining chain, has agreed...
August 14, 2007
Franchisee group files class action against Quiznos
DENVER A group of more than 40 Quiznos Sub franchisees has filed a class-action lawsuit...
February 11, 2007
Restaurants targeted by ID theft lawsuits
An amendment to a federal law intended to prevent identity theft by requiring retailers to...
January 14, 2007
Rewards Network agrees to $64M settlement to end lawsuit
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February 7, 2006
EEOC sues Krystal franchisee over strip-search allegations
WINDER Ga. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a racial discrimination lawsuit Thursday against a...
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