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Fact Pattern 19-1 Joan Decides to Enter into a Franchise Agreement with XYZ

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Fact Pattern 19-1
Joan decides to enter into a franchise agreement with XYZ Burgers to sell their burgers in her town. The franchise agreement did not prohibit XYZ Burgers from granting other franchises in the area, but that did not concern Joan because she thought XYZ Burgers would treat her fairly. She did not bother to read the franchise papers, contracts, and disclosures she was provided. Joan's business went very well for the six months. Then, however, another XYZ Burgers franchise opened just down the street from Joan's restaurant. She was very upset and called XYZ Burgers to complain. The CEO brushed off her concerns and told her that there was enough business for everyone. Joan, however, is interested in suing XYZ Burgers.
-Refer to fact pattern 19-1. Which of the following is the term used when a franchisor sells a franchisee an outlet in a certain location,and then a few months later,sells another outlet a few blocks away to someone else?

Definitions:

Domestic Abuse

Patterns of abusive behavior by one partner towards another in an intimate relationship, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and financial control.

Seligman

Refers to Martin Seligman, a psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and well-being.

Latent Learning

The process by which knowledge or skills are acquired without immediate evidence of learning, becoming apparent only when they are later utilized.

Vicarious Learning

The process of learning behaviors or skills by observing others, rather than through direct experience.