The franchise agreement serves as the contractual basis for all franchise relationships. However, it cannot contain all the operational...

Restraint of trade clauses are a common addition to commercial contracts, and are most often included in employment contracts, sale of...

In certain instances, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. I have found that a number of franchisees do not properly understand what is...

Host: Pippa Hudson Guest: Charl Groenewald A franchise lawyer at MacRobert Incorporated Attorneys. Charl represents the firm on the legal...

In terms of regulation 3 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (‘CPA’) a franchisor must provide a prospective franchisee with a...

When the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (‘the CPA’) came into effect during 2011 it significantly changed the franchise landscape. Prior...