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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Simon Goodley

Vodafone launches fourth inquiry into franchising division amid £120m lawsuit

Pedestrian walks by a Vodafone store
Vodafone says it ‘strongly refutes’ the claim that it ‘unjustly enriched’ itself at the expense of former franchisees. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Vodafone has launched a fourth investigation into the historical conduct within its franchising division, which is at the centre of a £120m high court claim against the mobile phone group.

Vodafone is also understood to have offered financial settlements to a selection of former franchisees who are outside the group of 62 currently suing the business.

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