Franchising in Italy

For many businesses around the world, franchising is one the most efficient and profitable way of conducting business. Italy is increasingly becoming an important market for foreign franchisors.

Regardless of industry sector, all companies involved in franchising face the same concerns over risk management, partner selection, enforcement of quality standards, legal and regulatory compliance.

Avv. Valerio Pandolfini at Salone Franchising Milan 2018

As you decide to establish and expand your franchise in Italy, whether you are a start-up company or a mature business,
You need to get the best legal advice.

Pandolfini Law Firm

Our experience for franchisors

We have over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of franchising and related distribution models across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, including: food & beverage, real estate, retail, services, hospitality, fitness, entertainment, healthcare, education and technology.

Leverage our extensive experience in all aspects of franchising to mitigate risks and access our strategic advice. We understand the franchise industry and its diverse legal needs.

Valerio Pandolfini Franchising in Italy - Milan

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Franchising in Italy

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Expanding a franchise in Italy through Master franchising: main features, pros and cons, why and when it is used. Read the full article.

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Franchising and preliminary agreements in Italy: the letters of intent (LOI) and option agreements

30 November 2022

LOI (letters of intent) re very important in the context of franchise negotiations in Italy.

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Franchising in Italy: the regulation of Mmisleading and comparative advertising: the sanctions for franchisors

29 November 2022

If the Italian Authority in charge of applying the regulation concerning advertising ascertains that a given advertising is misleading, it can impose sanctions on franchisors.

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