Breakthru Files Suit Against Atomic Brands, Reigniting the Franchise Debate in Missouri

Dear Client: Breakthru Beverage Group filed a lawsuit yesterday afternoon against Atomic Brands following Atomic's plans to terminate their distribution agreement in Missouri, alleging a violation of the state's franchise law.  "Missouri franchise law requires good cause for distributor terminations which is contrary to our work in building Atomic Brands' presence in Missouri and transforming it into one of their largest markets nationally," says Breakthru Missouri evp Scott Johnson. "We are taking legal action not only to protect our rights,