Fundamentals of Franchising - Europe

Understand reviews the laws and regulations in Europe that affect franchising in one easy-to-use volume. The first book published in the United States that provides the international franchise law practitioner with an in-depth review of applicable law in all countries where clients may be considering franchise system expansion throughout Europe, Fundamentals of Franchising – Europe also reviews relevant laws that do not specifically regulate franchising in the majority of European countries.The book's first chapter addresses the franchising-related issues that are dealt with at the EU level and are applied within each of the member states, and by members of the European Economic Area (EEA) in broadly the same way. Chapters are written by experienced franchising attorneys in 23 countries and follow a similar template that considers: a country’s business overview; franchise-specific laws; brand know-how and IP issues; real estate; taxation; employment laws; and disputes. Each chapter highlights intriguing and sometimes surprising differences in the approach of European countries, information that is essential for any attorney representing a client expanding into the area.