(a) An ice-cream franchiser requires its franchisees to purchase all ice cream, cones, and syrups from the...

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(a) An ice-cream franchiser requires its franchisees to purchase all ice cream, cones, and syrups from the franchiser. Does this contract violate the antitrust laws? Why or why not?
(b) Would your answer be the same if the contract also required the franchisees to purchase all of its paper products and cleaning supplies, such as napkins, from the franchiser?
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The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business

ISBN: 978-0078023859

17th edition

Authors: Marisa Pagnattaro, Daniel Cahoy, Manning Magid, Lee Reed, Pe

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