Subjects:

Commercial Law

Contents:

Fundamental Concepts and Elements

Nature and Extent of Rights Granted and Relationship of the Parties

Term of the Agreement and Conditions of Renewal

Financial Matters

The Role of the Franchisor

The Role of the Sub-Franchisor

The Sub-Franchise Agreement

Advertising and the Control of Advertising

Supply of Equipment, Products and Services

Intellectual Property

Know-How and Trade Secrets

System Changes

Sale, Assignment and Transfer

Vicarious Liability, Indemnification and Insurance

Remedies for Non-Performance

The End of the Relatiionship and Its Consequences

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

Other Generally Used Clauses

Ancillary Documents

Regulatory Requirements

Annex 1: Franchising: General Notions

Annex 2: Franchising in the Economy

Annex 3: Legislation and Regulations relevant to Franchising

Analytical Index

The UNIDROIT Guide offers a comprehensive examination of the whole life of master franchise arrangements, from the negotiation and drafting of the master franchise agreement and other associated agreements, to the end of the relationship and its effects.

It deals principally with the positions of the parties directly involved, i.e. the franchisor and the sub-franchisor, but, in instances where it is considered to be of particular importance, the positions of others affected, such as sub-franchisees, are covered.