Here’s an article written by a unique Dunkin’ Donuts store owner in Brooklyn, NY. She’s unique b/c she’s a Jewish woman partnered with a Muslim immigrant. But they are trying to get out of the doughnut business b/c Dunkin’ is suing them.

Cindy Gluck says she wanted a store manager to have a 15% stake in the franchise. She made the offer, checked with corporate, learned it was against corporate policy, and withdrew the offer. Afterward, corporate sued for violation of policy.

Some believe this isn’t about the policy, but about immigration. Gluck says it’s about Dunkin’ Donuts wanting to run small owner-operators out of business in favor of multiple store owners.