Charl GroenewaldMay 7, 20231 minThe 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 minTesting 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 minCan 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 minCapeTalk - 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 minWhat 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 minWhen 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...