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Developments in UK franchise disputes and regulation, explained in plain English for franchisees.
- Published 04/11/2026
Vodafone settles claim by 62 former franchisees: what it means for UK franchisees
Vodafone has settled the High Court claim brought by 62 former franchise partners, without admitting liability. No judgment means no precedent, so what can other franchisees take from it?
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Government orders two reviews of UK franchising: what could change for franchisees
Ministers have commissioned two studies into how franchising is regulated, after a year of growing pressure from MPs. Here is how we got here and what reform could look like.
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Commission cuts, fines and clawbacks: warning signs for franchisees and what to do
Changes to how you are paid can turn a sound franchise into a struggling one. The warning signs to watch for, and the practical steps that protect your position.
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How Europe protects franchisees, and what the UK could learn
France, Italy, Spain and Belgium all give franchisees legal rights before they sign. The UK gives none. A look at the European models as the government reviews franchising.
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Are franchisees "commercial agents"? The legal question at the heart of the Vodafone case
The Vodafone franchisee case was set to start with one question: could the franchisees be commercial agents? Why it matters, and how to tell where you stand.
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