Franchise

  • Skaters ride a concrete skatepark on a sunny day.
  • The life of the franchise contract: the franchisee's obligations

    By Yasmine EDDAM
    4 April 2025
    Joining a franchise network offers undeniable advantages, such as benefiting from a recognised brand and proven know-how. However, this partnership also entails major obligations for the franchisee. Far from being a mere customer of the franchisor, the franchisee is a key player in the network, bound by precise commitments that determine the smooth running of the concept and the durability of the relationship. Understanding the extent and limits of these obligations is essential for any franchised entrepreneur. This article sets out to detail the basic obligations incumbent on franchisees, as well as the constraints arising from the specific clauses frequently found in franchise agreements. The franchisee's basic duties These obligations derive directly from the very nature of the franchise contract. They are the logical counterpart to the rights and benefits granted by the franchisor. Assuming financial obligations This is often the most visible aspect of the franchisee's commitment. In exchange...
en_GBEN