TOKYO -- Moves by Japanese convenience store companies to force franchisees to keep stores open around the clock violate antitrust law, authorities said Wednesday.
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24-hour mandate for convenience stores is illegal: Japan watchdog
Chains accused of abusing leverage over short-handed franchisees
Short-handed franchisees of Seven-Eleven Japan and other chains have pushed to cut back on late-night hours. © Reuters
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