William O. Walker and Z of San Diego, Ltd., and Cross-Appellees v. Kfc Corporation and Heublein, Inc., and Cross-Appellants

NORRIS, Circuit Judge:

KFC Corporation (“KFC”), a subsidiary of Heublein, Inc., is known principally for its franchised “Kentucky Fried Chicken” chain of fast-food restaurants. It also franchises Zantigo Mexican-American restaurants. In 1976, KFC entered into franchise agreements designating a limited partnership, Z of San Diego (“Z”), as Zantigo res taurant franchisee for the San Diego area. William 0. Walker is the principal shareholder of the corporation that acts as general partner of Z.

This litigation is the result of disputes relating to the franchise agreements. At trial, the jury…