Front page of Het Financieele Dagblad and on page 3 dated 8 September 2016; mr. Alex Dolphijn of Ludwig & Van Dam about the further escalation of Bruna’s long-running conflict with its franchisees.
Front page of Het Financieele Dagblad and on page 3 dated 8 September 2015; mr. Alex Dolphijn of Ludwig & Van Dam about the further escalation of Bruna’s long-running conflict with its franchisees. The bookstore chain refuses to negotiate any longer about adjusting the franchise formula. Shopkeepers who do not agree now must leave, according to Bruna.

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Franchisor: protect your brand(s) well
As a franchisor, you have developed a franchise formula that distinguishes itself, among other things
Capital requirement in a competition law perspective
In practice, it often happens that, like any business, a franchisor or a franchisee needs
Non-competition clause in franchise agreement
Non-competition clause in franchise agreement
The importance of a statutory franchise arrangement
The franchise contract is not regulated by law. It is a so-called “unnamed agreement”.
Take timely measures with regard to your employees at the end of the franchise agreement
If you decide to cancel your franchise agreement and the franchise agreement comes to an end
Case law on franchising abroad
In general, this column focuses on Dutch law