McDonald's could be continued by three-quarters of its franchisees for this

A new survey shows that most operators are ready for a legal battle on unfair fees.


The battle betweenMcDonalds and his operators onTechnical tax payments Could end up with judicial actions against the giant of rapid restoration, according to the latest reports. The chain, which operates 95% of its sites through franchisees, can soon be brought to the court within three quarters, according to an investigation of an independent franchise organization.

The dispute over 70 million dollars has started when McDonald sentAn unexpected email to its operators Last December, which stated that the company would begin collecting technology expense payments of $ 423 a month to recover what it called the delay in its previous payment structure, according toDiving restaurant. The operators in turn pushed against the unilateral implementation of monthly payments by McDonald's and temporarily ceased all communications with the company.

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Now, a survey of the 225 National Owners Association of its members shows that, up to three quarters of the chain franchisees, support the filing of an injunction against the collection of McDonald's fees, according toRestaurant Business.

An anonymous operator quoted by the publication indicates that the blame is a shift of $ 70 million is closely with McDonald's because of an error of accounting or communication. "Anyway, they need to drop that and eat it," the operator wrote in the survey.

KPMG has been named asAn independent auditor By examining the issue and the results of the audit are expected later this month.

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