Webshops in franchise relationships – February 12, 2016 – mr. J. van de Peppel
Webshops in franchise relationships
Webshops in franchise relationships
Between forecasts and expectations in franchising
Non-compete clause too broad?
No special duty of care franchisor
Can a bicycle supplier terminate the dealer agreement if the dealer no longer operates physical stores, but restricts itself to a web shop?
On 29 September 2015, the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal ruled on whether the franchisor could terminate the franchise agreement for an indefinite period.
On 25 September 2015, the preliminary relief judge of the Utrecht District Court suspended the post-non-compete clause in a Bruna franchise agreement.
Several franchise agreements have not properly considered the central acquisition of customers via the Internet, in combination with the geographic exclusive territories of the franchisees.
The importance of “interest” in a non-compete clause
The Court of Appeal in The Hague On 31 March 2015, a dispute was submitted between a franchisee and franchisor about the settlement after termination of the franchise agreement with regard to bonuses.