Ludwig & Van Dam in Distrifood Magazine about the Franchise Act
Interview about the current obstacles for independent supermarket entrepreneurs and the Franchise Act. Franchise lawyers Alex Dolphijn and Jeroen Sterk provide insights into the effect of that law on the relationships between head office and supermarket entrepreneur. Read the whole article here.
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