Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees
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The family of Adrian Howe, a former Vodafone store manager who drowned shortly before his franchise was to open, is urging the government to create 'Adrian's law' to better protect franchisees. Their call follows Vodafone's settlement of a legal claim with 62 former franchisees who accused the company of unjust enrichment totaling up to £85m. The case highlights ongoing concerns about power imbalances in franchising agreements.
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Vodafone settled a long-running legal claim from 62 former franchisees
The family of a former mobile phone store manager who was found drowned days before his new Vodafone franchise was to open its doors is pressing the government to introduce a new franchising law in his name.
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Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself.
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Loaded language removed<p>Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself</p><p>The family of a former mobile phone store manager who was found drowned days before his new Vodafone franchise was to open its doors is pressing the government to introduce a new franchising law in his name.</p><p>The call comes a week after Vodafone <a…
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Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself.
The GuardianThe family of a former mobile phone store manager who was found drowned days before his new Vodafone franchise was to open its doors is pressing the government to introduce a new franchising law in his name.
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