Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing anti-competitive agreements and market position. Essential for ensuring franchise territory restrictions and market practices are compliant with UK competition law.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Intellectual property legislation crucial for protecting franchise branding, logos, and distinctive marks.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights including operational manuals, marketing materials, and proprietary systems.
Food Safety Act 1990: Core legislation governing food safety standards, handling procedures, and hygiene requirements in food establishments.
Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations 2013: Detailed regulations specifying food safety and hygiene requirements for food businesses, including HACCP procedures.
Companies Act 2006: Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities, including registration requirements and governance obligations.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines basic employment rights and obligations, crucial for staff management and hiring procedures.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with minimum wage requirements for all employees within the franchise.
Equality Act 2010: Mandates anti-discrimination provisions and equal opportunity requirements in employment and customer service.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Governs commercial property leases and security of tenure for franchise premises.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Establishes customer protection provisions and service standards for consumer-facing businesses.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulates marketing and advertising practices to protect consumers from unfair business practices.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out workplace safety requirements and risk assessment obligations for business operations.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the handling of customer and employee personal data, including marketing permissions and data security.
Business Names Act 1985: Governs the use of business names and trading name requirements for franchises.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Addresses post-Brexit implications for international franchising and business operations.
Local Authority Licensing Requirements: Covers various local licensing needs including food premises, alcohol, and entertainment licenses.
British Franchise Association Guidelines: Industry-specific standards and best practices for franchise operations in the UK, though not legislation.
