Tim Hortons Franchisees’ Group Lacks Standing To Assert Claims Over Supplier Scheme

Mealey's (December 22, 2020, 12:52 PM EST) -- MIAMI — A Florida federal judge on Dec. 21 determined that an association of Tim Hortons franchisees does not have associational standing to assert claims on behalf of its members because the association failed to allege any plausible threats of future harm related to the franchisor’s requirement to require franchisees to buy products from specific suppliers (Great White North Franchisee Association-USA Inc. v. Tim Hortons USA Inc., et al., No. 20-20878, S.D. Fla., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 239160)....