Judge Dismisses Franchisee’s Suit Against 7-Eleven With Leave To Amend 1 Claim

Mealey's (July 2, 2018, 1:45 PM EDT) -- PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania federal judge on June 27 dismissed a franchisee’s constructive termination and breach of contract claims against 7-Eleven Inc. with leave to amend the complaint as to the breach of contract claim, finding that constructive termination requires there to have been actual termination and the franchisee has not shuttered his stores (Azmi Takiedine v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. 17-4518, E.D. Pa., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 107386)....