Minister Kamp explores legal anchoring Franchise Code – 17 February 2016
On 17 February 2016, Minister Kamp of Economic Affairs sent a letter to the Senate regarding the Dutch Franchise Code. Below is the link to this message:
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The most recent version of the Dutch Franchise Code can be downloaded via the link below:
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/rapporten/2016/02/17/de-nederlandse-franchise-code
Other messages
Silent extension
Many franchise agreements contain provisions governing the termination and possible continuation of the existing franchise agreement.
Abuse of bankruptcy law
The right must be used for the purpose for which it was written.
Transfer of the Franchisor’s Business: A Follow-up
In previous contributions in this section, aspects of the transfer of the company have already been discussed
Market and market share
Some notable rulings have recently been made in the field of franchising and competition law
Freedom of contract in franchising
The post-contractual non-compete clause in the franchise agreement is perhaps the most discussed clause in franchising.
The hardness of a non-competition clause in bankruptcy
Most franchise agreements contain post-contract non-competition clauses