Suit Brought Against Franchisor Alleging ‘Darker Side’ Of Private Equity Funding

Mealey's (August 9, 2018, 8:08 AM EDT) -- MIAMI — A not-for profit association on behalf of its franchisee members on July 24 sued the Tim Hortons franchisor and its private equity parent company for breach of contract, bad faith and deceptive and unfair trade practices in Florida court, alleging that the defendants committed an “illegal business scheme” by making changes to the franchise system that “adversely impacts the profitability of its franchised shops” (Great White North Franchisee Association-USA Inc. v. Tim Hortons USA Inc., et al., No. 75409326, Fla. Cir.)....

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