In a landmark victory for 7-Eleven franchisees, a group of Australian store owners has secured a $98 million settlement after years of disputes over alleged underpayment and exploitation. Despite this significant win, many franchisees are still facing financial hardship, with some claiming they are thousands of dollars in debt. The settlement comes as a result of investigations into the convenience store chain's business practices, which found widespread underpayment and misclassification of employees. As 7-Eleven franchisees begin to receive their share of the settlement, questions remain about the long-term financial stability of the affected stores and the future of the franchise model.
'We cannot make money': 7-Eleven franchisees secure $98 million settlement but many are still out of pocket Australian Broadcasting Corporation
