Three longtime Burger King Holdings Inc. franchisees have filed suit against the parent company, alleging that forcing stores to have extended late-night and early-morning hours wastes money and puts the safety of employees and customers at risk. The franchisees, who together own 57 Burger King locations, filed the lawsuit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. They allege that Burger King's actions violate their franchise agreements. Starting June 1, Burger King began to require that all stores stay open until at least 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. According to the suit, the franchise agreement states that stores have to stay open until 11 p.m. The suit was previously reported by the Miami Herald.Wall Street Journal; August 1, 2008
