What is Tied-Buying in Franchising?

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 I have to admit I am not fully up-to-speed on the current, specific legalities of "tied buying" in franchising.  "Tied-Buying" - in my understanding - means the extent to which a franchisor can force its franchisees to purchase goods, services, products, ingredients, etc. from them or designated suppliers, and the franchisor's ability to receive income based on those purchases.  According to a recent comment left on Franchise Pick by Les Stewart:  [continue reading]