Abstract

Business-format franchise has well pervaded every part of Europe for the last few decades. Nevertheless, it is still unknown to be better part of the European legislature. Even where it is a nominate contract, its true nature and features are yet to be understood legal professionals. The different approach taken by each state results in unequal treatment of the parties and significant differences when deciding upon similar cases. These impediments for the spread of the franchise agreement in Europe have inspired the current article, in the search for an adequate solution, to consider the proposed regulation of franchising in the DCFR.  The article aims to evaluate the suitability for its provisions regarding franchising and to recommend further consideration when necessary.