Fox News reports on a story of real job dedication. Evidently, the employees of a Seattle Quiznos Subs' store faced a puzzling situation when the franchisee owner just stopped coming to the store. Although the paychecks stopped coming in, some of the employees (apparently in the name of team spirit) continued to man the store and kept the place open. Initially, the employees purchased inventory with cash from the register; Quiznos' bread was obtained through other local franchises and wages were paid with whatever cash was available. As days went by, post-it notes covered the soda machine giving the customers limited beverage choices, a three-page list was posted at the door with what the store didn't have and eventually the paychecks stopped altogether.
After a Seattle Times reporter visited the store, The Times got in touch with the Quiznos company which sent representatives to insepct the store. Since then, food deliveries resumed, staff was added and employees were paid back wages. Ownership of the franchise is being transferred to a new set of owners.
Posted by franchiselawblog at February 7, 2005 04:43 PM