Bill Franchise Act
On 10 February 2010, the Franchise Bill was presented to the House of Representatives. It is expected that the law, whether or not in a slightly amended form, will be adopted and enter into force in the foreseeable future. See here the bill, as well as the explanatory memorandum.
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Consultation: forms and possibilities
In practice, consultation between the franchisor and the franchisee often takes place through a franchise council.
New rental law
On August 1, 2003, the new rental legislation came into effect.
Clarity regarding financial obligations of franchisees
Franchisees generally have various long-term financial obligations towards the franchisor.
The possibilities regarding claiming a rent reduction then
Following on from earlier published articles of my hand, I will once again deal with a tenancy law issue below.
Catering agreements
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) recently made a decision regarding the beer supply agreements submitted by Heineken for exemption.
European Code of Honor on Franchising
Article 3 of the European Code of Honor on Franchising deals with this in quite some detail