Interview Mr. J. Sterk and mr. C. Rutten in Franchise+: “Call to the automotive sector: prepare yourself well for the new Franchise Act” dated October 2, 2020
The Franchise Act should ensure more equality in the contracts between manufacturers and dealers, formats and independent car companies and all other companies that have a contractual relationship with a manufacturer, importer or franchisor.
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mr. J. Sterk – franchise lawyer
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Research into numbers of franchise procedures
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Supermarket letter – 5
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