mr. Th.R. Ludwig teaches a master class franchise course for NFV on September 16, 2014
On September 16, Mr. Ludwig discuss various legal aspects involved in franchise relationships during a course organized by the NFV. The following areas of attention will be discussed, among others: exclusive districts, competition through internet sales, how to deal with financial forecasts, non-competition clauses, relationship with any sublease agreement and changes within franchise formulas. The course, which will be held at the Hema distribution center in Utrecht, is open to interested parties. Further information and registration is possible via the NFV.
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Extension under “the then applicable conditions”
Many franchise agreements contain a clause regarding renewal of the franchise agreement
Franchise agreement or employment contract?
“Franchise Agreement” is not a legal term. The law sees a franchise agreement as an ordinary agreement.
The bankruptcy of a franchisor: end of the franchisee’s right of action?
Although fortunately sporadic in itself, it does happen that franchise organizations go bankrupt.
Statutory commercial interest in the franchise relationship
In daily practice, payment arrears often give rise to legal disputes.
Silent extension
Many franchise agreements contain provisions governing the termination and possible continuation of the existing franchise agreement.
Abuse of bankruptcy law
The right must be used for the purpose for which it was written.