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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The support agreement for the Retail sector in this Corona crisis – dated 15 April 2020 – mr. K. Bastian
On April 10, 2020, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, together with a number of landlords, retailers and banks, reached a support agreement.
Court rules that corona crisis does not constitute force majeure – dated April 10, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
If payment cannot be made due to a decrease in income, then there is not always a force majeure situation.
Important information for directors of franchisees associations: Online meetings and decision-making in times of corona – dated April 10, 2020 – mr. J. Strong
Emergency law provisions for legally valid decisions without physically meeting within the association structure.
Unilateral amendment of the franchise agreement by the franchisor allowed? – dated April 7, 2020 – mr. K. Bastian
Is the franchisor allowed to implement certain announced changes/adaptations to the formula on the basis of the franchise agreement agreed between the parties?
Legal scientific publication: “Collective actions of franchisees” – dated April 2, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
An article by mr. Alex Dolphin
Article Franchise+ – Current state of affairs Franchise Act – dated March 27, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
The legislative process regarding the Franchise Act continues despite everything.