Massachusetts Fines Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Subway Operators

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has fined three companies a total of $226,385 for widespread child labor law violations across more than 88 Dunkin’, McDonald’s, and Subway franchises. Cafua Management, operating over 80 Dunkin’ locations, was penalized $140,000 for lacking work permits, allowing minors to work prohibited hours and past daily hour limits, and failing to provide adult supervision after 8 p.m. The Brewster Company, managing eight McDonald’s franchises, was fined $63,930 for similar violations occurring between 2021 and 2024. Knight Food Service, which runs Subway outlets, received a $22,455 fine for not providing meal breaks, missing adult supervision, and lacking required documentation. All three companies were cited for allowing 16- and 17-year-old employees to work beyond the legal nine-hour daily limit without adequate oversight. Attorney General Campbell stressed the importance of enforcing child labor laws to safeguard young workers’ safety and education.