New legislation in California requires third-party franchise sellers to be registered and provide disclosure documents. Do you see this coming to other states and what impact do you see it having? "I ...

On September 24, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 919 (“SB 919”), amending California’s Franchise Investment Law (“FIL”) to regulate franchise brokers and franchise sales organizations.

Hiring a franchise Lawyer is a critical decision for any prospective franchise owner. These specialized attorneys are equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to navigate the complex ...

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 will go into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. The provisions of AB 676 will only apply ...

Franchising in America is getting a facelift, and it is happening one state at a time. For years, franchising followed a predictable federal roadmap under the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ...

When franchising burst on the American economic scene in the 1950s and 1960s, no franchise-specific laws, rules or regulations were there to greet it. This article provides an overview of the laws, ...

A bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2024 addresses what Tal Grinblat called a “fairly serious problem with these brokers doing everything they can just to close the deal, and then they ...