Conner v. Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.

SILER, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiffs Jim Conner and Ken L. Maples (hereinafter “Plaintiffs”) brought an action to recover damages from a failed franchise opportunity with Defendant Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc. (“Hardee’s”). Plaintiffs sued Hardee’s for various state law claims. The district court granted summary judgment to Hardee’s on all counts and dismissed Plaintiffs’ case in its entirety. On appeal, Plaintiffs argue that the district court improperly granted summary judgment since the facts establish the existence of an express or implied contract, intentional or negligent misrepresentations,…