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When Is a License Really a Franchise?

Posted Tue, 2011/04/26 - 21:02 by Mario Herman

The Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule, 16 C.F.R. 436.1 et seq., governs, at a federal level, disclosures which a "franchisor" must provide to each prospective franchise. There are also numerous state laws which may apply in any given situation.

Super 8 Barred From Imposing New Loyalty Program Fees

Posted Tue, 2010/06/29 - 14:34 by Eric H. Karp

Under the FTC Franchise Rule, a franchisor is required to disclose in Item 6 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) all recurring or occasional fees associated with operating a franchised outlet.

Federal Judge: Franchising Sounds Like Ponzi Scheme

Posted Thu, 2010/04/01 - 18:12 by Corbin Williston

Is franchising "a modified Ponzi scheme?" Last week, a federal judge said it might be.

Franchisors Ask New York for More Time on Unanticipated Rule

Posted Wed, 2009/07/22 - 05:14 by Don Sniegowski

WASHINGTON – A trade association representing over a thousand franchising firms has urged the state of New York to postpone a newly created rule that requires national franchise chains to submit the entities of in-state franchise owner-operators and their annual transaction information for tax gathering purposes.