Domino's Pizza v. Robles

Domino’s Pizza, a large pizza chain, sued one of its franchisees, Robles, accusing him of violating trademark and branding rules by operating his store improperly, potentially harming the company's reputation. The case centered on whether Robles acted within his franchise agreement and legal rights. The court examined if franchisee actions infringed on Domino's trademarks or misled customers. Ultimately, the court sided with Domino’s, affirming the importance of franchise agreements for protecting brand consistency and legal rights. This case underscores the balance between franchisee independence and the franchisor’s control over brand standards.