Supermarket chains are still struggling with Franchise law
The new franchise law has been in effect since early 2021. The law should give franchisors, including those from the supermarket sector, more grip in negotiations with the head office. What has that political decision brought retailers so far? Distrifood Magazine asks franchise lawyer Alex Dolphijn.
Ludwig & Van Dam lawyers, franchise legal advice.
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Article The National Franchise Guide – “Corona discount of 50% on the rent” – mr. AW Dolphijn – dated September 15, 2020
Disappointing turnover due to the corona crisis may mean that the rent is halved, even if the rent is partly turnover-related.
Article Franchise+ – “Franchisor uses “derivative formula” (without his knowledge)” – mr. AW Dolphijn – dated September 9, 2020
Many franchisors will not be aware of the fact that they use a "derived formula" as referred to in the Franchise Act.
Article Franchise+ – “Obligations and rights of the starting franchisee” – mr. AW Dolphijn – dd
What should you pay attention to as a starting franchisee, what are your obligations and what are your rights when concluding the franchise agreement?
Article Mr. C. Damen – Three conditions for the right to customer compensation for the agent upon termination of the agency agreement – dated August 26, 2020
In the agency relationship between an agent and a client (the principal), the parties record their cooperation agreements in an agency agreement. When the principal enters into the agency agreement
Article Mr. C. Damen – “When does the obligation to provide proof apply for the submission of the franchise agreement?” dated August 17, 2020
Does the obligation to produce information apply to showing a (franchise) agreement in proceedings if the parties to the proceedings do not have a legal relationship to the (franchise) agreement?
Article Mr. AW Dolphijn – “How do you value a franchise company with a discharge loan?” – dated August 14, 2020
A discharge loan is a proven means of franchisors to find long-term franchisees.