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The Franchise Contract is a comprehensive legal agreement used to establish and govern the relationship between a franchisor and franchisee in Belgium. It is specifically designed to comply with Belgian franchise regulations, including the mandatory pre-contractual information requirements under the Belgian Code of Economic Law - Book X and the Pre-contractual Information Law of 2005. This document is essential when a business wishes to expand through franchising in Belgium, granting rights to use its business system, trademarks, and know-how to independent operators. The agreement must be provided after the mandatory one-month pre-contractual disclosure period and includes detailed provisions on operational standards, fees, territory rights, training requirements, and ongoing support obligations. It incorporates both Belgian-specific requirements and EU-wide regulations, particularly regarding competition law, intellectual property protection, and data privacy under GDPR.

1. Parties: Identification of the franchisor and franchisee, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, description of the franchisor's business and system, and the franchisee's intention to operate under the franchise

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of Franchise: Specific rights granted to the franchisee, including territory, exclusivity (if any), and term of the franchise

5. Fees and Payments: Initial franchise fee, ongoing royalties, advertising contributions, and payment terms

6. Franchisor Obligations: Support, training, and assistance to be provided by the franchisor

7. Franchisee Obligations: Operating standards, compliance requirements, and performance obligations

8. Intellectual Property: Usage rights and restrictions regarding trademarks, trade secrets, and other IP

9. Operations Manual: Reference to and compliance with the operations manual

10. Training Requirements: Initial and ongoing training obligations

11. Marketing and Advertising: Marketing obligations, advertising fund contributions, and local marketing requirements

12. Reporting and Auditing: Financial reporting requirements and franchisor's audit rights

13. Term and Renewal: Duration of the agreement and conditions for renewal

14. Termination: Grounds for termination and post-termination obligations

15. Non-Competition and Confidentiality: Non-compete obligations during and after the agreement, and confidentiality requirements

16. Assignment and Transfer: Rules regarding the sale or transfer of the franchise

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: Choice of law, jurisdiction, and dispute resolution mechanisms

18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments