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🌟𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐀 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤🌟 Martijn Jongmans and Sophia Wittkämper recently wrote a blog about franchise contracts in the EU. Franchising is a distribution method involving a franchisor and a franchisee. Because of the specific characteristics of franchising, some obligations in franchise agreements are deemed necessary to protect IPRs or to maintain the common identity and reputation of the franchise network and therefore fall outside the scope of Article 101(1) TFEU.   In the Netherlands, franchise agreements are (also) governed by the Dutch Franchise Act which is incorporated in the Dutch Civil Code. This act entered into force in 2021 and provides for a regulatory framework with requirements prior to entering into the agreement and for during and after its term, all intended to strengthen the position of a franchisee vis-à-vis the franchisor. You can read more about this in the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eJcxfKyc In case you have more questions about the Franchise act, our experts Minos van Joolingen, Martijn Jongmans and Sophia Wittkämper will be happy to help you! #𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧 #𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 #𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐋𝐚𝐰 #𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞 #𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐀𝐜𝐭 #𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐈𝐬𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐖𝐞𝐃𝐨𝐈𝐭

It's crucial for businesses, particularly franchisors, to audit their practices for several reasons regularly. While franchising can generate substantial revenue, it involves significant legal obligations and complexities. Established franchisors must conduct regular audits of their practices and franchise documents due to evolving franchise laws and interpretations. This involves reviewing franchise documents, sales practices, support operations for franchisees, and marketing materials to ensure compliance and alignment with current legal standards and industry best practices. #FranchiseLaw #FranchiseAudit #FranchiseBusiness https://lnkd.in/dK6vFaB

NEW on Wonkhe: IHE's Angela Halston introduces findings from a report on franchise and partnership arrangements that reflects on both the value and the risks that such arrangements bring https://lnkd.in/gmHq5YHu

What's an FDD and why is it important? FDD stands for Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchising is a regulated industry. The Federal Trade Commission, which is the government's arm who looks after franchising in America, requires any franchisor to put together a document that shows a potential franchisee everything relating to that business. What’s Inside the FDD? * Franchise ownership & track record * Legal & financial status * Detailed investment breakdown * Marketing, support, & training * Success rates of other franchisees The FDD outlines your rights and obligations, helping you understand your potential partnership. Want to learn more about analyzing FDDs? Let’s chat! #FranchiseDisclosure #FDDInsights #FranchiseSuccess #BusinessTransparency

Navigating the world of franchise investment? Our guide gives insight into the Franchise Disclosure Document 🔍 Understand the key areas before making your big decision! Learn more through our article! #FranchiseInvestment #InformedDecision #BusinessAlliance #FDDGuide #FranchisingFuture #franchising101 #smartinvesting #BusinessInsights #FranchiseKnowledge #InvestmentInsight

Navigating the world of franchise investment? Our guide gives insight into the Franchise Disclosure Document 🔍 Understand the key areas before making your big decision! Learn more through our article! #FranchiseInvestment #InformedDecision #BusinessAlliance #FDDGuide #FranchisingFuture #franchising101 #smartinvesting #BusinessInsights #FranchiseKnowledge #InvestmentInsight

Navigating the world of franchise investment? Our guide gives insight into the Franchise Disclosure Document 🔍 Understand the key areas before making your big decision! Learn more through our article! #FranchiseInvestment #InformedDecision #BusinessAlliance #FDDGuide #FranchisingFuture #franchising101 #smartinvesting #BusinessInsights #FranchiseKnowledge #InvestmentInsight

Today we publish a new report, the culmination of two years of research to better understand how #academic #partnerships are created, managed and developed in the UK > https://lnkd.in/gN29dtvn In a new blog for Wonkhe Angela Halston sets out how academic partnerships play a crucial role in creating #student choice and opportunity, and why #collaboration and #transparency are key to building successful partnerships in the future > https://lnkd.in/dwtMmVjH

Big day for the nation yesterday - no, not the football... No, not NSS results day! Yes, that's it, third time lucky - the publication of Independent Higher Education & Pinsent Mason's findings on research into academic partnerships and this accompanying blog on Wonkhe too. Some timely insight into the value for all stakeholders and the need to collaborate - things are better when we're together. #highereducation #collaboration #academicpartnerships

Exiting a franchise agreement is achievable with the right guidance! Franchise organizations are committed to making the exit process smooth and profitable. With FranNet’s expertise and thorough legal reviews, you’re in good hands. Explore how we can help you plan your exit strategy effectively. Visit https://lnkd.in/eeVcNBn5 to learn more! #FranchiseEducation #ExitStrategy #FranNet