Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Child-labour charges against Melbourne franchise
The Victorian Wage Inspectorate charged a Melbourne Muffin Break franchise with 360 alleged child-labour offences involving three employees under 15.
2019
Unpaid-internship comments
Comments attributed to the general manager about unpaid internships generated criticism, although the original journalist later said the remarks had been misinterpreted.
2019
Underpayments affecting 166 employees
The Fair Work Ombudsman found that Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break franchisees had underpaid 166 employees by more than A$26,000 in total.
2016
Underpayment at former Hobart franchise
Former owners of a Hobart franchise were found to have underpaid two employees by more than A$46,000 between April 2014 and December 2015.
2014
Underpayment at Victorian franchised stores
The Fair Work Ombudsman reported that a student working at two Victorian franchised stores had been underpaid almost A$20,000. The operators agreed to repayment and an enforceable undertaking.