Matter of Independent Management Associates, Inc.
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
WILLIAM H. GINDIN, Bankruptcy Judge.
This matter comes before the court as the result of a motion seeking relief from the automatic stay brought by Burger King Corporation against the debtors. The debtors, in turn, seek a declaration that they have the right to assume the agreements in order to assign same.
This is a “core” proceeding as defined by 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(G) and (0).
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Burger King is the franchisor of twenty-one certain restaurants of which the debtor, Independent Management Associates, Inc. (IMA), is the franchisee of twelve restaurants, debtor Consumer…
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