Franchising and Antitrust | Practical Law

Franchising and Antitrust | Practical Law

A Practice Note examining the antitrust issues facing franchises. This Note discusses whether franchisors and franchisees are considered separate entities capable of violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act and, if so, what behavior may trigger an antitrust violation, including tying, resale price maintenance, hub-and-spoke agreements, and no-poach provisions.

Franchising and Antitrust

Practical Law Practice Note w-030-6571 (Approx. 24 pages)

Franchising and Antitrust

by Practical Law Antitrust
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note examining the antitrust issues facing franchises. This Note discusses whether franchisors and franchisees are considered separate entities capable of violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act and, if so, what behavior may trigger an antitrust violation, including tying, resale price maintenance, hub-and-spoke agreements, and no-poach provisions.