Franchise fulfils an important role in the Dutch economy. Approximately 750 franchisors are active on the Dutch market. Together, they have almost 30,000 franchise outlets, employ almost 290,000 people and generate a turnover of over €31.6 billion. The biggest franchise formulas in the Netherlands are: Primera (convenience stores), Bruna (bookshops), Albert Heijn and Jumbo (supermarkets). The Netherlands Franchise Organisation acts as the umbrella branch organisation for franchise businesses and is responsible for the healthy development of franchising in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Franchise Organisation has more than 200 members (franchisors) and is affiliated with the European Franchise Federation and the World Franchise Council.
Download (PDF): Franchise Law Review NetherlandsPublished in: The Franchise Law Review 4th edition - Law Business Research
