Anton enters into an agreement with Burgers Inc. to operate a franchise in Centre City. Later, the franchisor grants franchises to others within the same territory, causing Anton to suffer a significant loss in profits. In Anton's suit against the franchisor, his best argument is that Burgers

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The best argument Anton has is that Burgers Inc. violated the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. This legal principle is inherent in all contracts and requires parties to act in a way that does not destroy the right of the other party to receive the benefits of the contract. By granting additional franchises within the same territory, Burgers Inc. may have acted in a way that undermines Anton's ability to profit from his franchise, thus breaching this covenant.

Anton Enters into an Agreement with Burgers Inc