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

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Frank's best argument is that Grab n' Eat violated the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing by granting franchises to others within the same territory, which significantly affected Frank's profits. This is because when parties enter into a contractual relationship, there is an implied obligation to act in good faith and deal fairly with each other. By granting franchises to others in the same territory, Grab n' Eat may have breached this obligation. Antitrust laws and the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule may also be relevant, but they are not the best argument in this case. It is not clear from the information provided whether Frank was the first franchisee in Homeville, so option D is not the best choice.

Frank Enters into an Agreement with Grab N' Eat Burgers