Garik Kharlamov, a well known comedian and performer, faced a significant setback in the restaurant arena, with losses reported to exceed three million rubles. This information has circulated through the Telegram channel Zvezdach, which is known for reporting entertainment industry updates as well as financial developments tied to public figures.
According to the source, Nevskie Melodies LLC, a company established by Kharlamov, recorded a loss of 3.2 million rubles. The entity had generated revenue of 29 million rubles in 2022, with its core business focused on running dining establishments and providing food delivery services. The figures illustrate the risks faced by personalities who diversify into hospitality ventures, where brand leverage, delivery logistics, and franchise management can all influence financial outcomes.
In July, the Telegram channel Most CREAM claimed that Kharlamov emerged victorious in a dispute over the franchise rights for the Hot Dog Bulldog restaurant concept. The publication states that in the spring of 2022, Levon Sedrakyan, a restaurateur from Rostov, pursued a franchise for the Hot Dog Bulldog rolls and paid 550 thousand rubles for the rights. Kharlamov’s company allegedly did not grant the trademark permissions to the partner, prompting a legal response.
The ensuing court proceedings saw Sedrakyan bringing the case to the judiciary, while Hot Dog Bulldog LLC submitted a countersuit, alleging ongoing payment of royalties and marketing fees to Sedrakyan. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Kharlamov’s business entity, compelling the restaurant operator to compensate a sum of 1,635,000 rubles. This decision highlights the complexities of franchise agreements, trademark licenses, and the duties of both franchisors and franchisees in ensuring clear, enforceable terms from the outset.
Beyond this particular dispute, the broader landscape has featured other legal actions involving public figures in the entertainment and production sectors. Not long ago, producer B. Rudkovskaya faced allegations related to copyright matters, underscoring a pattern where high-profile individuals in the media sphere encounter legal scrutiny surrounding creative rights and licensing. While these cases differ in specifics, they collectively illustrate the ongoing legal dimensions that accompany creative work, brand extensions, and commercial ventures in contemporary show business. [Citation: Zvezdach via public updates and court records]