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So much for the harmony surrounding the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Mr. Bulky Treats & Gifts Limited Partnership.
A group of 18 franchisees has accused the Troy-based candy-store franchisor of fraud, kickbacks, breach of contract, gross mismanagement and other "nefarious" conduct.
The charges came in a motion filed in Mr. Bulky's bankruptcy. The franchisees are seeking a court order to void their franchise agreements and stop lawsuits filed against them by Mr. Bulky and its general partner, Bulk International Inc.
Fred Marx, a spokesman for Mr. Bulky, said the motion was without merit and said the franchisees are using it as "camouflage" for the fact that they are simply behind in their royalty payments to Mr. Bulky. Marx is a partner of Marx...