Business Law Critical Thinking Group Assignment.

Walid Elkhatib, an Arab American, bought a Dunkin’

Donuts franchise in Illinois. Ten years later, Dunkin’ Donuts began offering breakfast sandwiches with bacon, ham, or sausage through its franchises. Elkhatib refused to sell these items at his store on the ground that his religion forbade the handling of pork. Elkhatib then opened a second franchise, at which he also refused to sell pork products. The next year, at both locations, Elkhatib began selling meatless sandwiches.

He also opened a third franchise. When he proposed to relocate this franchise, Dunkin’ Donuts refused to approve the new location and informed him that it would not renew any of his franchise agreements because he did not carry the full sandwich line. Elkhatib filed a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts.

1. The first group will argue on behalf of Elkhatib that Dunkin’ Donuts wrongfully terminated his franchises.

2. The second group will take the side of Dunkin’ Donuts and justify its decision to terminate the franchises.

3. The third group will assess whether Dunkin’ Donuts acted in good faith in its relationship with Elkhatib. Also, consider whether Dunkin’ Donuts should be required to accommodate Elkhatib’s religious beliefs and allow him not to serve pork in these three locations.