
The
franchising sector is an appealing industry in
Slovenia and elsewhere due to the fact that the
investors opting for a
franchise company can benefit from a reliable business model, which has proven its efficiency. The
success of a franchising business also relies on the
company’s brand and most of the
franchises registered across the world are represented by large, international business which are easily recognized by the consumers.
In
Slovenia, foreign businessmen can easily expand through a
franchise and numerous
franchise businesses that operate here are represented by
American companies which generally deliver food and beverages products.
Our team of specialists in company formation in Slovenia can assist foreign businessmen with advice on
how to expand on the Slovenian market through a
franchise.
Who represents the franchising sector in Slovenia?
Those who are interested in
opening a company in Slovenia through a
franchise should know that their interests (of both the
franchisor and the franchisee) are represented by the
Slovenian Franchise Association, a legal body that operates under the supervision of the
Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.
Companies operating in this industry may voluntarily register with the association, which has the following purposes:
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• represent the interests of the franchise companies operating on the local market;
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• promote franchising as a business model and protect the interests of the franchisors and the franchisees;
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• gathering relevant information from the businesses operating as franchising companies and address such matters to the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce;
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• follow the regulations prescribed by the European Code of Ethics for Franchising.
What is a franchise agreement in Slovenia?
The
franchise agreement in Slovenia is the main legal document through which the
franchisor offers to a
franchise his or her business model and the right to carry business activities by using the
company’s products, brand, know-how and others.
Our team of consultants in company formation in Slovenia can provide
professional consultancy services on the provisions of this type of
agreement.
When
entering a franchise agreement, the parties will have to specify the
duration of the contract, the region in which the
franchisee will have the right to operate and any other relevant matters. Businessmen are invited to
contact our team of representatives in company registration in Slovenia for further assistance.