Interview in ENTREE Magazine – Lots of space for franchise
An interview with mr. AW Dolphijn about franchise.
Franchising is on the rise. But what is a safe way to do business for one person, feels like a straitjacket for another. How much freedom do you have as a franchisee and where are the opportunities? A conversation with franchise lawyer Alex Dolphijn of Ludwig & Van Dam franchise attorneys about the advantages and pitfalls: “As a franchisee, you cannot be too stubborn.”
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Franchise Board Rules
In practice, various forms of consultation circulate between franchisor and franchisee.
Developments in competition law
Some time ago, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) made a groundbreaking ruling that is of great importance to all franchise organizations in the Netherlands.
Transfer Arrangements
Franchise agreements usually include transfer arrangements
The right to the formula name upon termination of the franchise relationship
In practice, discussions regularly occur when the franchise relationship is terminated between a franchisor and one or more franchisees
The possibility of actively or not actively recruiting customers outside
Based on the relevant regulations, active recruitment activities by the franchisee are permitted
Customers, clientele and exceptions thereto
Some franchise constructions have the characteristic that the products or services in question are only supplied to certain consumers.