Quality Control
Business Finance
36–8. Quality Control. The franchise agreement of Dom- ino’s Pizza, L.L.C., sets out operational standards, including safety requirements, for a franchisee to follow but provides that the franchisee is an independent contractor. Each fran- chisee is free to use its own means and methods. For exam- ple, Domino’s does not know whether a franchisee’s delivery drivers are complying with vehicle safety requirements. MAC Pizza Management, Inc., operates a Domino’s franchise. A vehicle driven by Joshua Balka, a MAC delivery driver, hydroplaned due to a bald tire and wet pavement. It struck the vehicle of Devavaram and Ruth Christopher, killing Ruth and injuring Devavaram. Is Domino’s liable for negligence? Explain. [Domino’s Pizza, L.L.C. v. Reddy, 2015 WL 1247349 (Tex.App.—Beaumont 2015)] (See Franchises.)
Analyze Business Case 36-8, “Quality Control,” located above. Prepare a professional-caliber brief on the case, based on the information provided.
- State the facts of the case and the key issues.
- Cite the code or statute provisions applicable to the case.
- Identify who typically determines the territory served by a franchise, and explain your reasoning.
- Determine the legal principles presented in this case, and explain how they apply.
- Express your main points, arguments, concepts, and information coherently and logically.
Additional Requirements
- Cover page: Include your name, the assignment number, and the assignment or case title.
- Length: 1–2 double-spaced pages, not including the cover page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
- APA formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA guidelines.
