The Italian Franchise Act governs franchising.
The franchisor must provide a copy of the agreement and certain information to the franchisee at least 30 days before execution. The disclosure document must cover, among other information:
The franchisee may also request a copy of the franchisor’s balance sheet for the past 3 years.
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Some mandatory clauses are to be included in franchise agreements, including the investment required by the franchisee, details of the know-how to be provided, and the services to be provided by the franchisor (e.g. commercial assistance, design of the outlet).
Franchisors must have 'tested' their franchise system on the market.
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