Amendă de circa 900.000 EUR pentru o clauză din contractele de franciză. Ce nu are voie francizorul să impună - StartupCafe

The Romanian Competition Council fined Euro Parts Distribution SRL and 15 franchisees nearly 4.5 million lei for enforcing resale price maintenance, limiting franchisees' pricing freedom. This case highlights the boundaries of franchisor authority, emphasizing that while they can set operational standards, they cannot dictate resale prices. The decision marks a significant step in regulating franchise operations in Romania, ensuring competition is not stifled by imposed pricing. Both the franchisor and franchisees are held accountable for compliance with competition laws, as the investigation continues across other franchise systems.