14 February 2018
The Franchise Law Review
www.twobirds.com/en/news/books/f/the-franchise-law-review

This book aims to provide the reader with a high-level understanding of the challenges involved in international franchising and explain how these basic themes are reflected in the regulatory environment within each of ...

10 October 2019
Franchising in the Netherlands; legislation up ahead
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/netherlands/franchising-in-the-netherlands

At present, no franchising-specific laws exist in the Netherlands. However, draft legislation is upcoming and expected to be presented to Parliament this quarter. We outline the current draft proposal and points to be ...

24 September 2019
Marketing fund disclosure: landmark judgment confirms that franchisors must take ultimate responsibility for compliance with the Australian Franchising Code of Conduct
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/marketing-fund-disclosure-landmark-judgment-confirms-that

In a judgment that bolsters recent announcements by the ACCC pressing franchisors to comply with their obligations, the Full Federal Court has confirmed a January 2019 Federal Court finding that a franchisor contravened ...

24 September 2019
Food franchisors not disclosing critical information
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/food-franchisors-not-disclosing-critical-information

Following a review of a sample of Australian food franchisors, the ACCC has clamped down on failures by franchisors to disclose certain information to potential franchisees. While this particular review was limited to ...

27 November 2018
Possible amendment of the Dutch Trading Hours Act
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/netherlands/possible-amendment-of-the-dutch-trading-hours-act

Roelien van Neck and Tessa van den Ende look at what a possible amendment to the Dutch Trading Hours Act would mean for retail and consumer businesses.

27 November 2018
Amendment Proposal vs Proposal for Annulment of the Act that Prohibits Sales on Public Holidays in the Czech Republic
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/czech-republic/changes-to-czech-republic-act-on-opening-hours

Martin Spicka and Martina Kopcova summarise what the Czech Republic's Act on Opening Hours means for retail and consumer businesses.

29 August 2018
Australia: Your franchising inquiry cheat sheet
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/your-franchising-inquiry-cheat-sheet

There has been much in the press recently in relation to the Australian Senate inquiry into the franchising industry. With the public hearings and submissions now closed, a report is expected by 6 December 2018. We ...

09 July 2018
Franchising your wellness business
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/franchising-your-wellness-business

For small and medium-sized companies looking to expand their business both within the UK and internationally, franchising presents a growth strategy which is less capital-intensive than corporate expansion and allows ...

30 August 2018
Distributorship or Franchise?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/distributorship-or-franchise

We often see confusion about the differences between distribution and franchise agreements, and the situations in which each should be used. There are key differences between the two types of agreement and the ...

02 December 2016
Legally British: Understanding the UK market
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2016/uk/legally-british-understanding-the-uk-market