Connecticut Appellate Court Holds Gas Station Operators Are Not “Retailers” Under the Connecticut Petroleum Franchise Act

A recent decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court highlights how commission‑based fuel arrangements can limit franchise liability when suppliers retain control over pricing and inventory. In Branford Quick Mart, LLC v. Aldin Associates Limited Partnership, the Appellate Court of Connecticut affirmed judgment in favor of a fuel supplier and property owner, holding that commissioned gas station operators were not “retailers” under the Connecticut Petroleum Franchise Act (CPFA). As a result,... By: Foley & Lardner LLP