Update Franchise Law

On 23 May 2018, the cabinet indicated  to prepare a legal regulation that creates a framework for four sub-areas of cooperation between franchisors and franchisees that are crucial for balanced franchise relationships. 

In this respect: 

1) the pre-contractual exchange of information;
2) the interim amendment of a current franchise agreement;
3) the termination of the franchise partnership, and;
4) consultation between the franchisor and its franchisees.
 

Based on current insights, the government considers it opportune to provide the aforementioned sub-areas with the necessary legal frameworks, instead of anchoring them in a code of conduct.

mr. AW Dolphijn – franchise lawyer 

Ludwig & Van Dam Franchise attorneys, franchise legal advice. Do you want to respond? Go to dolphijn@ludwigvandam.nl .

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