Franchise Agreement
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Article 1: Parties and Purpose
This Franchise Agreement (“Agreement”) is signed between the parties specified below and regulates the rights and obligations of the parties:
- Parent Company (Franchisor):
Trade Name: …
Address: …
Representative: …
Tax Number: … - Dealer:
Trade Name / Name and Surname: …
Address: …
Tax Number: …
Representative: …
Purpose:
This agreement is entered into to grant the Franchisor the exclusive authority to sell and promote products within the designated territory, and to regulate the mutual obligations of the parties.
Article 2: Subject of the Agreement
The Franchisor authorizes the Dealer to sell specific products or services under its own brand. The Dealer is obligated to market and sell the products provided by the Franchisor within the territory specified in this agreement.
Article 3: Contract Term and Renewal
3.1. This contract shall be valid for a period of … years from the date of signing by the parties.
3.2. At the end of this period, the contract may be renewed under the same terms and conditions with the written agreement of the parties.
3.3. In order for the dealership relationship to continue, the Dealer must act in accordance with the business performance and customer satisfaction criteria.
Article 4: Territorial Protection and Exclusivity
4.1. The Franchisor undertakes not to open another franchise in the Franchisor's designated territory and to allocate this territory exclusively to the Franchisor.
4.2. The Franchisor may not sell outside the authorized territory or engage in activities that would create competition with another franchisee.
Article 5: Product and Service Supply
5.1. The Franchisor shall regularly supply the Dealer with the specified products and services throughout the contract period.
5.2. The Dealer is obligated to regularly check product stock levels and order any missing products in a timely manner.
5.3. Any delays that may occur during supply must be notified to the Dealer in advance.
Article 6: Dealer's Rights and Obligations
6.1. The dealer is obligated to provide sales, marketing, and customer service in accordance with the standards set by the Franchisor.
6.2. The dealer must maintain a visually appealing display of the Franchisor's brand at their business premises.
6.3. The dealer is obligated to direct their personnel to participate in training programs provided by the Franchisor.
6.4. The dealer may not change product prices without the Franchisor's approval.
Article 7: Franchisor's Rights and Obligations
7.1. The Franchisor shall regularly provide the Dealer with marketing materials, technical support, and product training.
7.2. The Franchisor reserves the right to monitor the Dealer's activities in order to protect its brand reputation.
7.3. The Franchisor is obligated to inform the Dealer of new product or campaign information in a timely manner.
Article 8: Advertising and Marketing
8.1. The Franchisor is responsible for advertising and marketing activities at the national level.
8.2. The Franchisor may conduct local advertising activities with the written consent of the Franchisor.
8.3. The Franchisor may request an annual contribution from the Franchisor for the advertising budget.
Article 9: Intellectual Property Rights
9.1. The Franchisor's trademarks, logos, designs, and other intellectual property rights may only be used for the duration of the contract.
9.2. The Franchisor may not transfer or lease these rights to third parties without the Franchisor's written permission.
Article 10: Termination of the Agreement
10.1. If one party breaches the other party's contractual obligations, the other party may give written notice, providing a period of 30 days. If the breach continues after this period, the agreement may be terminated unilaterally.
10.2. In case of termination of the agreement, the Dealer is obliged to return the products and marketing materials in its possession to the Franchisor.
10.3. Upon termination of the dealership relationship, the Dealer shall immediately cease the use of the brand.
Article 11: Resolution of Disputes
11.1. Disputes between the parties shall primarily be attempted to be resolved through conciliation.
11.2. In case conciliation cannot be reached, the ... Courts and Enforcement Offices shall have jurisdiction.
Article 12: Privacy and Data Protection
12.1. The parties undertake to maintain the confidentiality of all commercial information shared with each other under this agreement.
12.2. The confidentiality obligation continues even after the termination of the agreement.
Article 13: Entry into Force
This agreement has entered into force upon being signed by the parties on … date. This agreement has been drawn up in two copies; one copy will be kept by the Franchisor and the other copy by the Dealer.
Franchisor
Name/Surname / Representative: …
Date: …
Signature: …
Dealer
Name/Surname / Representative: …
Date: …
Signature: …
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