Fact Pattern 20-1 Joan Decides to Enter into a Franchise Agreement with Great

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Fact pattern 20-1
Joan decides to enter into a franchise agreement with Great Burgers to sell their burgers in her town.The franchise agreement she entered into with Great Burgers did not prohibit Great Burgers from granting other franchises in the area,but that did not concern Joan because she thought Great 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 Great Burgers franchise opened just down the street from Joan's restaurant.She was very upset and called Great Burgers to complain.They brushed off her concerns and told her that there was enough business for everyone.Joan,however,is interested in suing Great Burgers.
-Refer to fact pattern 20-1.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?

A) Encroachment
B) Fair trace
C) False competition
D) Crowding