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Washington Little Caesars Franchisee Sued for Race-based Harassment
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Washington Little Caesars Franchisee Sued for Race-based Harassment

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Dec 22, 2025

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued a Bellingham, Washington-based Little Caesars franchisee this fall, alleging th…

Slim Chickens Operator to Pay $300K Fine for Sexual Harassment, EEOC Says
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Slim Chickens Operator to Pay $300K Fine for Sexual Harassment, EEOC Says

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Dec 9, 2025

An Arkansas-based Slim Chickens franchisee will pay $300,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit from the United States Equal Opportunity Co…

FAT Brands Faces Bankruptcy With $1.3B Debt Due Immediately
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FAT Brands Faces Bankruptcy With $1.3B Debt Due Immediately

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Dec 9, 2025

The company reported November 21 that it’s considering restructuring through bankruptcy because it doesn’t have the “amounts on hand” to pay back investors for securitized notes.

Indiana Donut Franchisor Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Legal Troubles, Franchisee Complaints
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Indiana Donut Franchisor Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Legal Troubles, Franchisee Complaints

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Nov 3, 2025

Jack’s Donuts filed for bankruptcy October 29 following legal issues and franchisee complaints. In a statement on Facebook, Jack’s Donuts said…

Three Dog Bakery Sues Franchisees for Noncompliance
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Three Dog Bakery Sues Franchisees for Noncompliance

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

In separate lawsuits, franchisor Three Dog Bakery sued three operators in Tennessee, Florida and North Dakota in July. The franchisor sued ano…

Midwest Slim Chickens Franchisee Accuses Brand of Fraud, Deception
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Midwest Slim Chickens Franchisee Accuses Brand of Fraud, Deception

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Jun 25, 2025

R-Solution—which operates 10 Slim Chickens restaurants in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri—claims its businesses are "hemorrhaging money" in a lawsuit filed this month.

Trademark Tussle as Smalls Sliders Sues Smashburger Over New Logo

Trademark Tussle as Smalls Sliders Sues Smashburger Over New Logo

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Dec 5, 2024

Smashburger’s recent rebrand features an updated logo, which Smalls Sliders alleges infringes on its trademarks and could cause “immediate, irreparable harm” to the Atlanta-based company.

Former Franchisees Sue Dickey’s for Alleged Fraud
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Former Franchisees Sue Dickey’s for Alleged Fraud

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Oct 17, 2024

A group of former Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees are suing the franchisor and a Minnesota-based bank for alleged fraud and misrepresentation.

Investors Allege Domino’s Committed Securities Fraud
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Investors Allege Domino’s Committed Securities Fraud

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Sep 25, 2024

Investors are suing Domino’s Pizza for alleged securities fraud, claiming the company knowingly misled investors in its long-term guidance.

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  • Andrey Popov
  • Updated Dec 29, 2025
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