Association of Franchisees of the Netherlands launched
Association of Franchisees of the Netherlands launched
Franchisees now also have their own independent interest group in the form of the Belangen Vereniging Franchisenemers Nederland. The purpose of the association as the umbrella organization of franchisees in the Netherlands is to promote the interests of franchisees with governments and other social institutions, with the aim of serving and realizing the interests of franchisees in a balanced manner. In addition, the association will engage in collective and individual advocacy. Membership is open to franchisees only and is free for 2014.
Other messages
Legal ban on unilaterally changing opening hours by the franchisor – July 13, 2020 – mr. J. Strong
Legislative proposal of the State Secretary which, in short, means that the shopkeeper may not be bound by unilateral changes to the opening hours during the term of the agreement.
No right to extension of franchise agreement – July 6, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
Can a franchisor refuse to renew the franchise agreement if the franchisee does not agree to amended terms of a new franchise agreement?
Amsterdam Court of Appeal restricts franchisor’s appeal to non-competition – dated July 6, 2020 – mr. T. Meijer
On 30 June 20202, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that a franchisor is not entitled to an (unlimited) appeal to a contractual non-competition clause.
Vacancy lawyer-employee
Ludwig & Van Dam Advocaten is a law firm that specializes entirely in franchise and other partnerships and is the market leader of its kind in the Netherlands.
Qualitaria franchisee put in his shirt – dated July 2, 2020 – mr. JAJ Devilee
The District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant has rendered a judgment in legal proceedings initiated by a Qualitaria franchisee.
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