KC Smash 01, LLC v. Gerdes, Hendrichson, Ltd.

OPINION

Opinion By

Justice MYERS

KC Smash 01, LLC brings this interlocutory appeal of the denial of its special appearance in this suit brought by Gerdes, Hendrichson, Ltd., LLP. Appellant brings two issues asserting the trial court erred by denying its special appearance and by refusing to hold a hearing on appellant’s special appearance. We conclude appellant is not subject to personal jurisdiction. We reverse the trial court’s order and render judgment dismissing the cause for want of jurisdiction.

BACKGROUND

Appellant is a Smashburger restaurant franchisee owning Smashburger restaurants in…