So the claim is that a manufacturer doesn’t get to choose and impose conditions on a franchisee?
Personally, I suspect it’s probably just an attempt to keep hidden Tesla’s financial arrangements.
I don't think it is legal to prevent a franchisee from also being a franchisee of another manufacturer. I'm sure Ford would love to prevent their franchisees from also being Toyota franchisees. However, at least here in Texas, it is common to see one dealer owning dealerships from several different competing manufacturers.
“Oh goodie. The Tesla sales liar has arrived.” -cripplecreek
I see you are back to accusing those you disagree with of being shills when you don't have a cogent response to their argument. Ironically, I have never had any connections to a dealer or the car industry whereas you admit that you used to work for a dealer.