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Section 34

Extension of franchise term

of Franchise Act 1998

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Section 34
(1)

A franchisee may, at his option, apply for an extension of the franchise term by giving a written notice to the franchisor not less than six months prior to the expiration of the franchise term.

(2)

Except when a franchisee has breached the terms of a previous franchise agreement, a franchisor shall extend the franchise term to

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another period if the franchisee has applied for the extension of term under subsection (1).

(3)

A franchise agreement which franchise term has been extended shall contain conditions which are similar or not less favourable than the conditions in the previous franchise agreement.