Quiznos controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Meat-weighing and franchise termination dispute
Quiznos sued franchise owners over alleged under-portioning of Prime Rib Cheesesteak sandwiches. The franchisees countersued and won in 2009; the judge characterized the enforcement exercise and related termination letters as a pretext connected to the national Subway advertising campaign.
2007
Franchisee litigation over territories and franchise economics
Franchisees brought lawsuits alleging that Quiznos sold development territories that did not produce operating restaurants, failed to disclose difficult franchise economics, and imposed burdensome requirements. The disputes became a major reputational issue for the franchising system.
2007
Australian franchise regulatory controversy
Australian authorities shut down Quiznos operations in 2007 after concerns that fraudulent information had been provided to franchisees.
2006
Bhupinder Baber franchise dispute and death
Bhupinder Baber, who operated two California Quiznos locations, died by suicide after a legal dispute with the company. Franchisee groups said his treatment by Quiznos was a contributing factor, while the company sought to terminate associated franchise arrangements. The episode became a particularly serious controversy in the brand's franchise relations.
2004
Boston hepatitis scare
A Quiznos restaurant in Boston's Downtown Crossing was associated with a hepatitis scare reported in 2004.