Need thorough research for a sound prognosis?
Is a thorough investigation by the franchisor always necessary to arrive at a sound prognosis?
Infringement of franchisee’s exclusivity rights: franchisor liable
Franchise agreements often contain exclusivity provisions that give franchisees exclusive rights
Stone in the pond in forecasting issues
As of July 1, 2016, an important amendment to the law came into force.
Prohibited market/area division in franchise agreements
Franchisees sometimes have more opportunities to break through market/area divisions than they think.
Franchisee, don’t forfeit your rights
Complaining out loud does not seem appropriate in an intensive collaboration such as franchising, let alone a liability claim.
Webshops in franchise relationships
According to data published by Statistics Netherlands in January 2016
Non-compete clause too broad?
Franchisors have usually invested heavily in the development of their formula.
Can a franchisee leave sales channels unused?
Franchise formulas are now generally well equipped with an online sales channel.
Subdistrict court approval of the link between franchise and rental agreement remains necessary
A frequently recurring subject of litigation in matters between franchisors and franchisees
Franchisees Op=Op lose lawsuit (ECLI:NL:RBNNE:2015:4271)
In many franchise formulas, especially in retail, the franchisor also acts as a wholesaler