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Gaps in franchise agreement oversight cause employment abuses and unfair contractual practices.
Conclusion
Gaps in the oversight of franchise agreements allow serious employment abuses to go unaddressed and leave franchisees exposed to unfair contractual practices. The absence of a dedicated regulatory framework, or clear accountability for employment standards within franchise networks is no longer sustainable. (Conclusion, Paragraph 194)
Source
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry
Small business strategy
Report
15th Report – Small business strategy
11 Feb 2026
HC 1057
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
11 Feb 2026