Tim Hortons franchisee association fights parent company in license spat

Tara Deschamps, The Associated Press</span>
Published Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11:44AM EDT

TORONTO -- A group representing about half of Canada's Tim Hortons franchisees is vowing "to do everything in our power" to assist a prominent member whose license renewal was denied.

In a letter sent to franchisees on Monday, the Great White North Franchisee Association board says it is appalled that franchisee Mark Kuziora was allegedly told by Tim Hortons parent company Restaurants Brands International that he would be denied a renewal for one of the restaurants.

GWNFA considers the move an intimidation tactic and said RBI "has no idea how hard we are going to hit back."

Tim Hortons says Kuziora has no renewal rights under the agreement for the restaurant and it regularly adds new owners.

The company and franchisees have been in disputes over a range of issues including cost-cutting measures, advertising, and recently-announced plans for renovations that the association says will cost each restaurant owner about $450,000.

Kuziora was recently involved in a class-action lawsuit that alleged RBI used money from a national advertising fund improperly.

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