Potato Corner Responds to Accusations of “Location Stealing”

(SPOT.ph) One of the latest buzzy subjects on social media is Potato Corner—not for their fries, but for talks on the way they select franchise locations. To this, the brand has released a statement.

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“We take these matters very seriously,” the brand writes in the statement posted on Facebook today, December 17. “We want to clarify that incidents like these do not align with our values, standards, and policies. At [Potato Corner], our franchisees are our partners, and our growth has always been built on shared success. We do not take actions that intentionally disadvantage the very entrepreneurs who help grow our brand.”

“Our team has immediately reached out privately to the individuals who raised the issue to have a better understanding of their concerns, verify the details, and act on the claims. While we have not received any response, our lines remain open should they wish to engage. Together with our internal investigation, we hope to address these concerns properly.”

“We would like to reassure our franchise community that preventive controls and measures are in place to ensure effective and appropriate site selection for our valued franchisees. We remain committed to fair, respectful, and responsible practices, ensuring win-win outcomes across the Potato Corner community.”

Discussions on the matter initially took place on Threads and Reddit, with users claiming that Potato Corner would open branches at the exact locations where others have proposed to franchise the shop.

For more information, check out Potato Corner's Facebook page.