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Service Franchisors: New Rules in California for Automatic Renewals July 1st

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From streaming services and gym memberships to software vendor agreements and e-commerce franchises, automatic contract renewals are common occurrences. Currently, California law protects consumers regarding automatic renewal...more

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Louisiana Based Franchisor and Its Employees Cannot Avoid Personal Jurisdiction in Washington State

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Washington-state based franchisees Greg and Gabriela Skistimas brought suit against Hotworx Franchising LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington alleging misleading and unfair practices related to...more

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Warns Franchisors Against Unfair Practices and Spotlights Risks in Franchising

The FTC administers the federal franchise sales law, which requires all franchisors engaged in franchise sales in the United States to deliver a franchise disclosure document (FDD) to their prospective franchise buyers unless...more

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FTC Considering Changes to Franchise Rule

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For the first time in over a decade, the Federal Trade Commission is considering changes to its Franchise Rule. The Rule represents an effort by the Commission to prevent unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors against...more

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New Franchise Regulations on the Horizon?

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On September 16, 2020, Rohit Chopra, one of the five commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), declared on Twitter that “[franchise] regulators must stop unfair, deceptive, and discriminatory practices that target...more

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Full Disclosure: Periodic Review of FTC Franchise Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public comment regarding its Trade Regulation Rule entitled, “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising” (the “Rule”)....more

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ABCs of Franchising: Who Is a Franchisor?

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A business venture or operation that is determined to be a franchisor under the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule must comply with specific, and sometimes burdensome, requirements. ...more

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Global Connection - November 2013: Entering the U.S. Franchise Market: a Summary of Legal Considerations

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Franchisors that have developed successful programs in their home countries will frequently consider expansion opportunities in other countries. In the past, the U.S. was not necessarily an attractive venue in light of the...more

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