U.S. franchise regulation as a paradigm for the European Union

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Meiselles, Michala and Emerson, Robert 2021. U.S. franchise regulation as a paradigm for the European Union. Global Studies Law Review. 20 (4), pp. 743-802.
AuthorsMeiselles, Michala and Emerson, Robert
Abstract

The protection afforded to franchisees differs widely across the world. Nations with economically strong franchise sectors typically regulate the contract’s bargaining phase and post-formation. Sparked by the European Parliament’s call to review regulations governing Europe’s underperforming retail franchise sector, we propose reforms to counter the structural and economic inequality between franchise parties. Drawing on lessons from comparatively successful federal frameworks, we present a regulatory trifecta of mandatory disclosures to prospective franchisees, required express or implied contractual obligations and rights for both franchisors and franchisees, and compulsory adherence to certain protections of franchisees throughout the franchise relationship.

KeywordsFranchise; Mandatory regulation; Regulation; Commercial Agreements.; EU law
Year2021
JournalGlobal Studies Law Review
Journal citation20 (4), pp. 743-802
PublisherWashington University
ISSN2166-2096
Web address (URL)https://journals.library.wustl.edu/globalstudies/article/id/8708/
hdl:10545/625258
Output statusPublished
Publication dates01 Apr 2021
Publication process dates
Deposited13 Oct 2020, 10:54
Accepted01 Apr 2021
ContributorsUniversity of Derby and University of Florida
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