another party from having power over an investee (see paragraph 14).
detriment of the lender.
course of business, or to approve the issue of equity or debt instruments.
to the operations of the franchisee.
B30
Generally, franchisors’ rights do not restrict the ability of parties other than the
franchisor to make decisions that have a significant effect on the franchisee’s
returns. Nor do the rights of the franchisor in franchise agreements necessarily
give the franchisor the current ability to direct the activities that significantly
affect the franchisee’s returns.
B31
It is necessary to distinguish between having the current ability to make
decisions that significantly affect the franchisee’s returns and having the ability
to make decisions that protect the franchise brand. The franchisor does not
have power over the franchisee if other parties have existing rights that give
them the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the franchisee.
B32
By entering into the franchise agreement the franchisee has made a unilateral
decision to operate its business in accordance with the terms of the franchise
agreement, but for its own account.
B33
Control over such fundamental decisions as the legal form of the franchisee and
its funding structure may be determined by parties other than the franchisor
and may significantly affect the returns of the franchisee. The lower the level of
financial support provided by the franchisor and the lower the franchisor’s
exposure to variability of returns from the franchisee the more likely it is that
the franchisor has only protective rights.
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