Burger King Franchisee’s Suit Over Forum Selection Clause Dismissed With Prejudice

Mealey's (October 16, 2019, 1:23 PM EDT) -- MIAMI — A Burger King franchisee when signing a franchise agreement also agreed to litigate any matters where there is federal jurisdiction within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, a Florida federal judge ruled on Oct. 11, finding that the forum selection clause is enforceable and dismissing with prejudice the franchisee’s complaint seeking a declaration that it was invalid (Capital Restaurant Group, LLC v. Burger King Corporation, No. 19-22131, S.D. Fla., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 176821)....