Americans never learn of the fraud because franchisees are forced to sign exit strategy agreements which prevent them from discussing their franchise experience when the franchisor steps in to help them exit the way they want them to.

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European Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel believes something must be done to help winemakers exit the sector in a "decent" way.

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That could help facilitate the exit of Norton-Knight, who may explore the options in his homeland.

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