Salads 'R' Us requires all its franchisees to sign an agreement that they will use napkins and dressings purchased from Salads 'R' Us.Unless the agreement is signed,no one is awarded a franchise.Salads 'R' Us maintains that the agreement is necessary to preserve uniformity and quality in all franchise outlets.The purchasing requirement is:

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The purchasing requirement is valid as a quality control mechanism for the protection of goodwill. Salads 'R' Us has a legitimate interest in maintaining the quality of the products sold under its name, and by requiring their franchisees to use specific napkins and dressings, they can ensure that the customers receive a consistent and satisfactory experience from any Salads 'R' Us outlet they visit. As long as the requirement is reasonably related to quality control and does not prevent fair competition, it is legally acceptable.

Salads 'R' Us Requires All Its Franchisees to Sign an Agreement