A discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise agreement is unfair if it is not clearly permitted by the franchise agreement, is not undertaken in good faith, is not undertaken for good cause, or is based on an alleged breach of the franchise agreement that is not in fact a material and substantial breach.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 46.2-1573.29

  • Franchise: includes any severable part or parts of a franchise agreement which separately provides for selling and servicing different line-makes of the franchisor. See Virginia Code 46.2-1500

1997, c. 802, § 46.2-1993.67:1; 2015, c. 615.