Stetzer v. Dunkin' Donuts, Inc.

OPINION

GOETTEL, District Judge.

This is a contract action brought by Plaintiffs Glenn Stetzer, Grando, Inc., and 4 Donuts, Inc. against Defendant Dunkin’ Donuts, Inc. (“Dunkin’ ”) over Defendant’s refusal to license Plaintiffs a franchise location. The Court’s jurisdiction is invoked under the diversity provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1332, after removal from state court. Defendant has moved for summary judgment on all counts (Doc. # 21). For the reasons given below, the Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendant’s motion.

Plaintiff Stetzer is an individual franchisee who, as principal of…