Charl GroenewaldMay 7, 20231 min readThe Essential Operations ManualThe franchise agreement serves as the contractual basis for all franchise relationships. However, it cannot contain all the operational...
Charl GroenewaldJul 31, 20224 min readTesting the franchisor’s restraintRestraint of trade clauses are a common addition to commercial contracts, and are most often included in employment contracts, sale of...
Charl GroenewaldJul 3, 20224 min readCan franchisees avoid arbitration?In certain instances, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. I have found that a number of franchisees do not properly understand what is...
Charl GroenewaldJul 25, 20211 min readCapeTalk - Franchise Disputes with Charl GroenewaldHost: Pippa Hudson Guest: Charl Groenewald A franchise lawyer at MacRobert Incorporated Attorneys. Charl represents the firm on the legal...
Charl GroenewaldMay 31, 20213 min readWhat are the consequences of not providing a Disclosure Document?In terms of regulation 3 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (‘CPA’) a franchisor must provide a prospective franchisee with a...
Charl GroenewaldApr 13, 20206 min readWhen is your Licence Agreement a Franchise Agreement?When the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (‘the CPA’) came into effect during 2011 it significantly changed the franchise landscape. Prior...