Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law in the UK, including provisions on anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation dealing with competition law, market investigations, and consumer protection
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that consolidates and clarifies consumer rights
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in the UK
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation that addresses bribery and corporate offenses
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and intellectual property rights
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Comprehensive legislation covering various forms of intellectual property protection
Common Law Passing Off: Common law doctrine protecting goodwill of businesses from misrepresentation
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights and obligations
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum wage requirements for workers
Equality Act 2010: Legislation prohibiting discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest periods, and annual leave
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting exclusion clauses
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements inducing contract formation
Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation: Retained EU law governing vertical agreements including franchise arrangements
Food Safety Act 1990: Legislation ensuring food safety standards (if applicable to franchise business)
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Legislation governing commercial property leases and tenant rights
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation in England and Wales
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulation of financial services and markets (if applicable)
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
BFA Guidelines: British Franchise Association's guidelines for ethical franchising practices
European Code of Ethics for Franchising: Ethical guidelines for franchising adopted by European franchise associations
