Comedian Garik Kharlamov has become the focal point of a legal dispute involving the Hot Dog Bulldog restaurant chain. Reports circulated through the Telegram channel Secular Chronicle, which claimed that partners of the restaurant had taken Kharlamov to court. The case centers on allegations brought by Bread for Joy LLC, a firm whose staff are responsible for baking the bread products used by Hot Dog Bulldog. The plaintiffs are seeking 1.4 million rubles from the public figure who co-founded the brand. At present, the exact procedural details and court findings have not been publicly disclosed through official channels.
Following the initial disclosures, another Telegram channel, Most CREAM, indicated in July that Kharlamov had prevailed in a separate dispute concerning the concession terms for Hot Dog Bulldog. The publication suggested that in the spring of 2022 Levon Sedrakyan, a Rostov-on-Don area operator who had entered into a franchising arrangement for the Hot Dog Bulldog branded rolls, paid 550 thousand rubles as part of the deal. The claim asserted that Kharlamov’s company did not grant the partner the rights to use the brand name or trademark associated with Hot Dog Bulldog.
In response, Sedrakyan reportedly pursued legal action to resolve the trademark and rights issue. Hot Dog Bulldog LLC filed a counterclaim asserting that it had consistently paid royalties and marketing fees to Sedrakyan over the duration of the partnership. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Kharlamov, ordering Sedrakyan to pay a substantial fine of 1 million 635 thousand rubles as part of the resolution. The court’s decision was framed as a defense of trademark rights and brand control within the evolving franchise network.
Garik Kharlamov inaugurated the Hot Dog Bulldog restaurant chain in September 2021, aiming to blend casual dining with a signature quick-service concept. The legal episodes surrounding the venture have kept the brand in public discussion, highlighting tensions that can emerge when creative partnerships scale into multi-party business arrangements. Observers note that franchise models often involve delicate negotiations over rights to use logos, trademarks, and brand identity, as well as the flow of royalties and promotional contributions among partners. The outcomes of these cases may influence how future collaborations are structured and how disputes are resolved in similar setups, especially in markets where brand protection and operational control are carefully balanced.
While these developments unfold, industry watchers and fans may reflect on the broader media landscape. In related entertainment news, Barbie has recently been highlighted as a top-grossing property for Warner Bros. in the American market, a contrast to the more localized business challenges faced by Kharlamov’s venture. This juxtaposition underscores how public figures can navigate diverse segments of the entertainment and consumer product ecosystems, from film releases to restaurant concepts and franchise agreements. Attribution: Secular Chronicle and Most CREAM reports cited in this summary reflect ongoing reporting from social channels and fan-driven outlets that cover Russian entertainment personalities and their business ventures.