Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities, their relationships, and directors' duties and responsibilities in the UK
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant market position, and territorial restrictions in franchise arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to consumer-facing franchise businesses, setting standards for quality of goods/services and consumer protection
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects intellectual property rights related to trademarks, crucial for franchise branding and identity
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property protection for copyrights, designs, and patents within franchise systems
UK GDPR: Regulates data protection and privacy requirements for handling personal data in franchise operations
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in business contracts, including franchise agreements
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Protects against false statements or misrepresentations made during franchise negotiations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Governs employment relationships and rights that may affect franchise operations and staff management
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with minimum wage requirements for franchise employees
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulates working hours and conditions for employees in franchise businesses
Food Safety Act 1990: Applicable to food-related franchises, ensuring compliance with food safety standards
British Franchise Association Guidelines: Industry-specific guidelines providing best practices and ethical standards for franchising in the UK
European Code of Ethics for Franchising: Professional guidelines establishing ethical principles and good practices in European franchising
