Supermarket newsletter -29-
1. Advice to the Supreme Court about “undivided margin” Albert Heijn
2. Tobacco ban and the effect on supermarket company value
3. Valuation of discharge loan at business transfer
4. Franchise Act will come into effect on 1 January 2021
Other messages
Rent reduction and corona crisis – dated 25 March 2020 – mr. Th.R. Ludwig
In this turbulent time for franchisors and franchisees, many are faced with ongoing obligations that have become problematic.
Franchise agreements and the corona crisis – dated March 20, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
A time of draconian measures with far-reaching consequences. There is a lot of legal uncertainty, also in franchise relationships.
Recommendations by the franchisor in general terms are permitted – dated March 6, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
The boundary between praise in general terms on the one hand and culpable deception and misrepresentation on the other remains a difficult issue.
Article De Nationale Franchise Gids – Know-how decisive for scope of application Franchise Act – dated 5 March 2020 – mr. RCWL Albers
It will have escaped the attention of few in the sector that on 10 February 2010 the legislative proposal for the Franchise Act was submitted to the House of Representatives.
Column Franchise+ – A conflict can be prevented, just communicate well – February 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
Formula changes are a fascinating topic. It is often the subject of conflicts, but those conflicts can be avoided.
Collection fraud results in franchisor 4 years in prison and a fine of € 7 million – dated 25 February 2020 – mr. JAJ Devilee
In a highly exceptional criminal case, the court recently sentenced one of the directors of a (former) franchisor to imprisonment and a fine.