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Full-service restaurant franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
6 full-service restaurant franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IHOP & International House of Pancakes · Item 19 ✓ | 11 | — | Medium |
| 2 | Hooters® · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | $1,258,300 – $4,100,000 | High |
| 3 | Jinya Ramen Bar · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | $1,395,000 – $3,066,000 | Medium |
| 4 | Khazana | 1 | $278,000 – $1,002,000 | Medium |
| 5 | The Original Mel's | The Original Mels Diners Franchising Co | The Original Mel's Diners Franchising Group LLC | The Original Mel's Franchising Co. · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $5,500 – $25,000 | Medium |
| 6 | The Yellow Chilli | 1 | — | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
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