Coffee Bean's 200-Store S. Korean Franchisee Must Arbitrate

By Gina Kim ( July 2, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT) -- The exclusive Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchisee in South Korea must arbitrate claims that the brand's international franchisor cut corners, diminished product quality and engaged in bad faith business tactics harming its 200 stores, a California federal judge said Wednesday, citing arbitration provisions in the parties' franchise agreements....

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