Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees

📰 source: theguardian_business · 💼 business

the family of adrian howe, a former vodafone store manager found drowned in 2018 days before his franchise was to open, is calling for 'adrian's law' to protect franchisees. howe's daughter met with a government representative to discuss new regulations. this comes a week after vodafone settled a legal claim with 62 former franchisees for up to £85m, without admitting liability. howe's family says he killed himself after being forced to take on a struggling second franchise, fearing financial ruin from personal guarantees.

why it matters: family's push for franchising law after vodafone settlement highlights lack of protection for uk franchisees.

source: theguardian_business
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