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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Competition and brandability: recent developments
The president of the Court of Arnhem very recently once again considered a number of competition law issues in preliminary relief proceedings
Master franchising: a double dependency
Various franchise organizations in the Netherlands are based on a so-called master franchise construction
Look before you leap
Franchising has enjoyed increasing interest in recent years.
Dispute settlements
Various dispute settlements circulate in the franchise practice.
Transfer Arrangements in Master Franchise Agreements
Master franchise agreements are generally long-term: 20 or 25 years is no exception.
Consultation: forms and possibilities
In practice, consultation between the franchisor and the franchisee often takes place through a franchise council.