An Aside: Primer On Protecting Franchisors From Liability For Alleged Misrepresentations and Omissions

In April 2007, six Quizno’s franchisees filed a class action in federal court in Chicago against the franchisor, related entities, and some individuals. Quizno’s is a fast-food, toasted sandwich restaurateur. The plaintiffs alleged that they had been the victims of RICO, antitrust, and other statutory violations, as well as common law causes of action, in connection with Quizno’s franchise agreement. Significantly, they claimed that they became franchisees as a result of various oral misrepresentations and material omissions.

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