I doubt that Chrysler is actually giving the franchise to another person. More likely, Chrysler is eliminating under performing franchises, which has the effect of expanding the sales and service areas of the remaining franchise owners.
On Thursday, May 14, 2009 I was notified that my Dodge franchise, that we purchased, will be taken away from my family on June 9, 2009 without compensation and given to another dealer at no cost to them.