Craig Food Industries, Inc. v. Weihing

OPINION

BILLINGS, Judge:

George Weihing (Weihing) appeals from the trial court’s award of $4,267.76 to Craig Food Industries, Inc. (CFI) for Weihing’s refusal to join an advertising co-op in violation of the parties’ franchise agreement. We affirm.

FACTS

CFI is the area licensor for the Taco Time restaurant chain. In May 1977, CFI and Weihing entered into a franchise agreement, allowing Weihing to operate a Taco Time in Green River, Utah. Under the agreement, Weihing was obligated to pay a $10,000 fee for the right to operate the Taco Time. Weihing was also obligated to pay CFI a royalty charge…