Wetzel’s Pretzels litigation history

The franchisor and its predecessor

Concluded (2)

• Pretzelsdallas1, Inc. v. Wetzel’s Pretzels, LLC

  concluded

  Brought by a franchisee · filed 2019-09-11 · American Arbitration Association, Los Angeles, California · 01-19-0002-9326

  “… Los Angeles, California; AAA Case No.01-19-0002-9326. On or about July 19, 2017, we entered into a franchise agreement with”Page 26 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On September 24, 2021, the parties entered into a settlement agreement, in which a mutual release of all claims was agreed to, and Respondent/Counter Claimant paid”

• New York Department of Law claim against Blimpie Associates, Ltd. and Joseph Dornbush

  concluded

  Blimpie Associates, Ltd. and Joseph Dornbush · New York Department of Law

  “In May 1992, Blimpie Associates, Ltd. (“Blimpie”) and Joseph Dornbush (formerly the President of Blimpie) (collectively “Respondents”) responded to a claim by the New York”Page 28 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “Respondents paid the $18,000 in May 1992 and executed the consent judgment on August 25, 1992. Concluded State Administrative Actions Involving Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc.,”

Parent, affiliates, master franchisor and subfranchisor

Concluded (12)

• Desert Ribs, L.L.C., Famous Gracie, L.L.C., Famous Freddie, L.L.C., Famous George, L.L.C. and Famous Charlie, L.L.C. v. Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.

  concluded

  Brought by a franchisee · Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. · filed 2016-03-14 · American Arbitration Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota · 01 16 0000 8549

  “… American Arbitration”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “Claimants voluntarily dismissed their remaining claims against Famous Dave’s and entered into a confidential settlement agreement and mutual release (the “Settlement”

• SFF, L.L.C. v. Carmel Village Yogurt Company L.L.C.

  concluded

  Brought by the franchisor · SFF, L.L.C., successor in interest to SweetFrog Enterprises, L.L.C. · filed 2016-08-29 · City of Richmond, Virginia Circuit Court · CL16-3927

  “… City of Richmond, Virginia Circuit Court; Case No. CL16-3927. On August 29, 2016, SFF, L.L.C. (“Plaintiff”) filed a lawsuit”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The case was dismissed with prejudice on December 15, 2016. Concluded Arbitration and Litigation Involving Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. Desert Ribs, L.L.C., Famous Gracie,” (page 24)

• Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. v. Allan Gantes; John Gantes; M Mart 1, LLC; Kurt Schneiter; Shoreline FD Investors, L.L.C.; SR El Centro FD , Inc. SR Long Beach FD, Inc.; SR Palmdale FD, Inc.; SR Restaurant Holdings Group, Inc.; SR Simi Valley FD, Inc.; SR Tracey FD, Inc.;

  concluded

  Brought by the franchisor · Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. · filed 2015-07-24 · Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Central Division · BC589329

  “Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. v. Allan Gantes; John Gantes; M Mart 1, LLC; Kurt Schneiter; Shoreline FD Investors, L.L.C.; SR El Centro FD , Inc. SR Long Beach FD, Inc.; SR”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The Request for Dismissal with prejudice was entered on November 26, 2018. Concluded Arbitration and Litigation Involving VI BrandCo, L.L.C. In re: Restaurants Acquisition I,” (page 25)

• KOHO, Inc. v. Kahala Franchising, L.L.C.

  concluded

  Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. · filed 2015-02-17 · Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles · BC572565

  “… Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles; Case No.: BC572565. On or about February 17, 2015, Koho, Inc.”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On June 19, 2017, the parties entered into a settlement agreement whereby Kahala repurchased Koho’s Area Developer territory for the sum of $75,000 and forgave the remaining” (page 23)

• Purav Enterprises, L.L.C., Balwant Bahia, and Paramjit Samra v. The Extreme Pita Franchising USA, Inc., EP Development, Inc., and Feisal Ramjee

  concluded

  Brought by a franchisee · The Extreme Pita Franchising USA, Inc., predecessor in interest to MTY Franchising USA, Inc. · filed 2015-06-22 · Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County · 15-2-15120-7

  “… Superior Court of the State of”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The parties entered into a settlement agreement on March 11, 2016, in which Defendants paid Plaintiffs the sum of $20,000. The matter was dismissed on March 16, 2016. Concluded”

• Rob & Bud’s Pizza, LLC v. Papa Murphy’s International, Inc. and Papa Murphy’s International, LLC

  concluded

  Brought by a franchisee · Papa Murphy’s International LLC · filed 2015-04-17 · United States District Court for the Western District of Washington · 5:15-cv-05090-TLB

  “… United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Case No.”Page 27 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The case was dismissed with prejudice as part of a settlement with plaintiff in this case and the LMP case under which Papa Murphy’s purchased plaintiff’s nine Papa Murphy’s”

• DTD Pizza LLC, Brian Watson, Alton Spears, LMP Enterprises LLC, Pizza Enterprises LLC, Alan and Denise Barnett, DOB Enterprises, Inc., Douglas and Lesia Billing, Rob & Bud’s Pizza, Robert J. Dickerson Trust UA, Rob Dickerson, 4LM Enterprises, Inc., Jana and Randell Liles, Ben and Kim Mayfield, SEAMS

  concluded

  Papa Murphy’s International LLC · filed 2014-04-01 · Washington Superior Court, Clark County · 14-2-00904-0 (consolidated with 14-2-01743-3)

  “DTD Pizza LLC, Brian Watson, Alton Spears, LMP Enterprises LLC, Pizza Enterprises LLC, Alan and Denise Barnett, DOB Enterprises, Inc., Douglas and Lesia Billing, Rob & Bud's”Page 26 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “Each of the plaintiff groups entered into settlements with Papa Murphy’s in which they dismissed all of their claims against defendants with prejudice and the action was” (page 27)

• In the Matter of Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc. (2005)

  concluded

  Government or regulatory action · Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc., predecessor in interest to Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. · Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland · 2005-0651

  “In the Matter of Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc., Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland, Case No. 2005-0651. On November 11, 2005, Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc., the”Page 28 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “At this time, MWF is in full compliance with the Consent Order. In the Matter of Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc., Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland, Case No. 2007-0194.” (page 29)

• In the Matter of Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc. (2007)

  concluded

  Government or regulatory action · Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc., predecessor in interest to Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. · Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland · 2007-0194

  “In the Matter of Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc., Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland, Case No. 2007-0194. On September 12, 2007, “MWF” entered into a Consent Order with”Page 29 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “MWF fully complied with the Amended Consent Order, and subsequently employed a compliance monitor and was granted registration in the State of Maryland. Concluded State”

• In the Matter of SweetFrog Enterprises, L.L.C. f.k.a. Imagination Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Sweet Frog

  concluded

  Government or regulatory action · SweetFrog Enterprises, L.L.C., predecessor of SFF, L.L.C. · Administrative Proceeding Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland · 2012-0055

  “… Administrative Proceeding Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland,”Page 28 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On August 29, 2012, the Commissioner and SFE agreed to enter into a consent order whereby SFE, without admitting or denying any violations of the law, agreed to: (i) immediately”

• State of Maryland Determination (Triune, LLC)

  concluded

  Government or regulatory action · Triune, LLC, a predecessor of BF Acquisition Holdings, L.L.C. · Office of the Attorney General of Maryland · 2012-0073

  “State of Maryland Determination; Case Number 2012-0073. In February 2012, the State of Maryland alleged that during the period January 1, 2009 to November 26, 2009, Triune, LLC”Page 29 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “in September 2012, Triune voluntarily entered into a Consent Order with the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland and agreed to: (i) not violate the Maryland Law in the” (page 30)

• State of Virginia Determination (Triune, LLC)

  concluded

  Triune, LLC, a predecessor of BF Acquisition Holdings, L.L.C. · Division of Securities and Retail Franchising of the State Corporation Commission · SEC-2012-00027

  “State of Virginia Determination; Case Number SEC-2012-00027. In February 2012, the Division of Securities and Retail Franchising of the State Corporation Commission (the”Page 30 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “on November 26, 2012, Triune voluntarily entered into a Settlement Order with the Commission and agreed: (i) to not violate the Virginia Act in the future; (ii) to pay Virginia”

Officers and directors (individuals, not the company)

Concluded (1)

• In re: Restaurants Acquisition I, LLC (Giuliano vs. W. Craig Barber et. al.

  concluded

  Brought by a third party · W. Craig Barber and Robert Langford · filed 2017-12-01 · United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware · 15-12406 (KG)

  “… United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on December 2, 2015 (Case No. 15-12406”Page 25 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “and estate separate payments totaling $150,000 each over a three-year period. Concluded Arbitration and Litigation Involving Wetzel’s Pretzels, L.L.C. Pretzelsdallas1, Inc. v.” (page 26)