The world is held hostage by COVID-19. A great deal of public life has been halted. Restaurants and cafes are no longer allowed to receive guests, but may remain open for takeaways and/or deliveries. This measure, along with the sharp drop in business, forces many retailers and hospitality businesses to save costs by limiting opening hours or assortment, postponing payments (e.g. rent), or closing their doors altogether.
What impact does COVID-19 have on franchise chains? Where are opportunities – such as shifting the focus to online sales – and who has the power to decide on them?
Martine de Koning and Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken assess the relevant legal obligations arising from a franchise relationship and answer these questions in their article. Read the full article via the button below.
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