Allied Brands Remains In Trading Halt Over Baskin Robbins Franchise Dispute

SmartCompany.com.au:

Mystery surrounds the reasons for a dispute between beleaguered franchise brands manager Allied Brands and its global franchisor Dunkin Brands over Allied’s master franchise agreement for the Baskin & Robins chain.

Allied Brands asked the Australian Securities Exchange late on Friday to suspend its shares from trade until the start of Tuesday, September 14, as it tries to sort out the issue.

“The trading halt is requested pending an announcement regarding a dispute involving our Master Franchise Agreement with Dunkin Brands LLC in relationship to Baskin Robbins.”