U.S. franchise regulation as a paradigm for the European Union
Journal article
Authors | Meiselles, Michala and Emerson, Robert |
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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. |
Keywords | Franchise; Mandatory regulation; Regulation; Commercial Agreements.; EU law |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Global Studies Law Review |
Journal citation | 20 (4), pp. 743-802 |
Publisher | Washington University |
ISSN | 2166-2096 |
Web address (URL) | https://journals.library.wustl.edu/globalstudies/article/id/8708/ |
hdl:10545/625258 | |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | 01 Apr 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 13 Oct 2020, 10:54 |
Accepted | 01 Apr 2021 |
Contributors | University of Derby and University of Florida |
File | File Access Level Restricted |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/9261z/u-s-franchise-regulation-as-a-paradigm-for-the-european-union
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