Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Tesfayohanes, CCH Bus. Franchise Guide 11,782, No. CV 99-12223 RAP (C.D. Cal. 1-7-00)

Franchisor entitled to a preliminary injunction prohibiting franchisee from operating the franchise. Franchisor likely to succeed on claim for termination as franchisee had violated material provisions of franchise agreement. Franchisee's conduct and indifference to contractual obligations would degrade trademark and goodwill which would cause franchisor irreparable harm. Threatened injury outweighed injury to franchisee and public interest favored preliminary injunction in light of franchisee's alcohol sales to minors, violation of environmental regulations, and failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition.