Circuits' decisions may make franchisee victory short-lived

In "Wilson vs Mobil Oil" and "Collins vs International Dairy Queen," two US district courts held that requiring franchisees to purchase supplies only from a franchisor-approved source could create an unlawful tying arrangement by the franchisor. The two cases have revived a long-...

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Published in:The National Law Journal 1997-03, Vol.19 (31), p.C1
Main Authors: Abernathy, Michael J, Rade, Debra S, Phillips, Matthew A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antitrust
Federal court decisions
Franchisees
Franchising
Supply
Tying arrangements
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Summary:In "Wilson vs Mobil Oil" and "Collins vs International Dairy Queen," two US district courts held that requiring franchisees to purchase supplies only from a franchisor-approved source could create an unlawful tying arrangement by the franchisor. The two cases have revived a long-dormant antitrust theory attacking franchisor-imposed exclusive supply agreements.
ISSN:2163-8756