Follow up to Franchisor as Exlusive Supplier (Krispy Kreme case)

More on the Krispy Kreme and Franchisee lawsuit:

Court documents filed in the case paint a cloudy financial picture for Sweet Traditions. In an affidavit, Sigurdson said a "continued catastrophic decline" in sales contributed to net losses of $1.2 million in 2003 and $3.2 million in 2004 and an operating loss of $2.2 million so far this year for Sweet Traditions.

He blamed Krispy Kreme for pressuring the franchise to expand too quickly, for overcharging it on supplies and equipment and for failing to promote the brand, even though Sweet Traditions has paid $2.5 million into a "brand fund."

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