Factors in determining cause for establishing additional franchise for same line - make

In determining whether cause is established for entering into an additional franchise for the same line - make, the department shall consider the existing circumstances, including, but not limited to: (1) The amount of business transacted by existing franchisees of the same line - make in that community; (2) Whether the franchisees of the same line - make in that community are making a good faith effort to sell the franchisor's product; (3) Investment necessarily made and obligations incurred by existing franchisees of the same line - make in the community in the performance of their part of their franchises; (4) The effect on the retail vehicle business as a whole in that community; (5) The general quality and reputation of existing franchisees in the community and their ability to provide consumer care and service; and (6) Whether it is injurious to the public interest for an additional franchise to be established. Source: SL 1986, ch 250 , § 49.