Polish franchise industry operates in a legal vacuum unlike other EU countries, prompting labor unions to call for stricter regulations.
Legal Vacuum in Polish Franchising
Polish franchise operations today function in a sort of vacuum, relying almost exclusively on legal frameworks established by the civil code and the law on competition and consumer protection.
Unequal Rights
Unlike the legislation of other EU countries, which require franchise owners to compulsorily register agreements or impose rigorous information requirements on potential franchisees, Poland does not require franchise networks to fulfill any additional formalities.
EU Study Findings
This is according to the latest study on franchise operations conducted in EU countries by UNI Europa, a European federation of trade unions.
