Appeals court ruling puts Tealive's business in jeopardy

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 5 Jul 2018 3:57PM · 2 Comments

Tealive lost its application for a stay in the Court of Appeal's ruling in favour of its former master franchisor, Chatime. – Google maps pic, July 5, 2018.

BUBBLE tea chain Tealive’s operation is in jeopardy after it lost its application for a stay in the Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of its former master franchisor, Chatime.

The Federal Court today upheld the appellate court’s ruling that Tealive breached post-franchise terms and dismissed the application with costs.

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  • Correct and just decision. Tealive wouldn't have come about if not for the "initial concept" from their original franchisor, Chatime.

    Posted 3 years ago by Groundbreaking Views

  • It Is unfortunate. Index of unemployment will rise in consequence. A tough route for Tealive in seeking leave to Federal Court. Rejection of stay normally is viewed as precursor of difficulty ahead.

    Posted 3 years ago by Tony Chiu