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We do not have any franchise in Pakistan, clarifies Starbucks
May 23, 2018
ISLAMABAD, May 23 (INP): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a show-cause notice to Options International Limited for what it says the fraudulent sale of Starbucks coffee in Pakistan. Starbucks, an international chain of coffee houses registered in the state of Washington, had sent a formal complaint to the CCP, arguing that Options Coffee and More, a Lahore-based restaurant, was using its official trademark “Starbucks Coffee” and harming its business interest. Starbucks pointed out that it had not opened any franchise in Pakistan The CCP’s inquiry found that Options had displayed Starbucks’ trademark prominently on the main signage board of its cafes, packaging material, mugs, menu, flyers, website and Facebook page. INP/AJ
