Interesting article in the Dallas Morning News highlighting common “disagreement” points between franchisees/franchisors.

This week, Pizza Inn Inc. said it is being sued by former franchisees who say the company, based in The Colony, “intentionally and negligently misrepresented development and operation costs.”

Subway parent Doctor’s Associates Inc. faces two lawsuits filed this summer stemming in part from a fight for control of the brand’s advertising dollars….

Chris Bray, a franchisee of the Denver-based Quiznos brand, complained of what he views as a lack of communication between franchisees and headquarters….

Most [of Quiznos’ disclosed litigation in the UFOC] involve claims the franchisees say were made about exclusive territories or the inability to get their outlets open within the required time.

Hat Tip: Paul Steinberg in the forum

• Quiznos lawsuits (Part 21,412,219)
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• More Quiznos Franchisees Can’t Turn A Profit
• Quiznos Franchisee Grumblings
• Quiznos Case Proceeds To Trial