Patterson v. Domino's Pizza, LLC

Filed 8/28/14 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA TAYLOR PATTERSON, ) ) Plaintiff and Appellant, ) ) S204543 v. ) ) Ct.App. 2/6 B235099 DOMINO‘S PIZZA, LLC, et al., ) ) Ventura County Defendants and Respondents. ) Super. Ct. No. ) 56-2009-00347668-CU-OE-SIM ____________________________________) Franchising, especially in the fast-food industry, has become a ubiquitous, lucrative, and thriving business model. This contractual arrangement benefits both parties. The franchisor, which sells the right to use its trademark and comprehensive business plan, can expand its enterprise while avoiding the…