GM cannot unilaterally terminate a franchise contract; by state law the franchisee is generally the only party who can end the contract unless the manufacturer can show cause (e.g., the dealer underperformed).

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Michael Munger

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the franchisee is the only one who has the option of ending the contract unless you can show cause

Source

Michael Munger on Franchising, Vertical Integration, and the Auto Industry 06/22/2009EconTalk
Created: 6/17/2026, 10:31:26 AM

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