State Orders Burgerim to Refund Franchisees | San Fernando Valley Business Journal
The state has ordered fast casual burger chain Burgerim to refund $57 million in franchise fees paid by more than 1,500 would-be restaurant operators after finding the Encino company violated California’s franchise regulations. According to a complaint filed last week by the state’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Burgerim; its founder, Oren Loni, and a third entity called Burgerim Group Inc. were ordered to return all “ill-gotten funds” to current and former franchisees who have not been made whole. The complaint characterizes Burgerim Group as an “alter ego” ...
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