ICC Model Contract International Franchising

Foreword..... 3

Introduction..... 6

ICC Model Contract | For international, direct/unit, business format franchises..... 13

Preamble..... 13

Article 1        Definitions..... 14

Article 2        Good faith and fair dealing..... 15

Article 3        Grant of the franchise..... 15

Article 4        Scope of the Contract—main obligations of the parties..... 15

Article 5        Legal status of the Franchisee..... 16

Article 6        Premises..... 17

Article 7        Territorial exclusivity..... 18

Article 8         Use of the Internet..... 19

Article 9         Non-competition obligation..... 20

Article 10       Provision of Know-how..... 20

Article 11       Manual..... 20

Article 12       Changes to the System..... 21

Article 13       Training of the Franchisee..... 21

Article 14       Assistance of the Franchisee..... 21

Article 15       Operation of the Business..... 21

Article 16       Advertising..... 22

Article 17       Obligation of confidentiality..... 22

Article 18       Obligation to maintain an insurance policy..... 23

Article 19       Franchisor’s representations and obligations regarding IP Rights..... 24

Article 20       Franchisee’s representations and obligations regarding IP Rights..... 24

Article 21       Franchisor’s obligations regarding the supply of the Products..... 25

Article 22       Franchisee’s obligations regarding the resale of the Products..... 25

Article 23       Fees..... 26

Article 24      Terms of payment and security..... 26

Article 25      Term and renewal..... 27

Article 26      Grounds for immediate termination..... 28

Article 27      Effects/obligations upon termination..... 29