September 10, 2024
This Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case involves five (5) plaintiffs who own and operate 7-Eleven convenience stores in Massachusetts. The case is PATEL vs. 7-ELEVEN, INC. and the docket number is SJC-13485. The plaintiffs entered into franchise agreements with 7-Eleven, Inc., which provided them with a license to use the 7-Eleven brand and associated business format. In return, the franchisees agreed to operate their stores according to 7-Eleven…