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Article: Krispy Kreme franchise operator to fight action that terminated its license.
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- Press-Enterprise
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- January 6, 2006
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Jan. 6--Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Thursday it has terminated the license of its largest franchise operator, which means it can no longer sell doughnuts under the famous brand name.
Krispy Kreme said Los Angeles-based Great Circle Family Foods LLC -- which operates 28 Krispy Kreme locations in Southern California, including outlets in Riverside, Temecula and Ontario -- has not paid the required royalties and fees. The three Inland Southern California outlets were open late Thursday.
"As a result of the termination, effective immediately, Great Circle Family Foods can no longer legally operate these stores as Krispy Kreme outlets and is required to ...