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AB 2921 (Chap. 458, Stats. 2004), See regulations implementing this legislation PRO 24/04. Also, see revised Form 310.101 [pdf] for the notice to file and claim the exemption under Corporations Code Section 31109.
Commissioner's Release 3-F(Revised): When Does an Agreement Constitute a " Franchise"?
Commissioner's Release No. 17-F to set forth the procedures for filing the application for registration using the new Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document under the Franchise Investment Law on and after July 1, 2007.
Commissioner's Release No. 18-F provides some clarity around the issue of whether certain business services surrounding a franchise relationship cause the entity providing those services to be deemed a subfranchisor, thereby requiring registration with the Department
2007/2008 Changes in California Franchise Registration Requirements
Buying a Janitorial Services Franchise brochure [pdf]
Look Before You Leap - A Guide to Buying a Franchise [pdf]
Before You Buy a Franchise - It is important to investigate before you invest in a franchise. [pdf]
Franchise
and Business Opportunity Scams
Forms - See UFOC -
Guidelines for Franchise Registration 310.111 Packet (REV.
11/06) or the Guidelines for Franchise Registration (UFDD)
- Franchise Registration Information
- Uniform Franchise Registration Application
- Supplemental Information
- Customer Authorization
- Corporate Acknowledgment
- Uniform Consent To Service Of Process
- Sales Agent Disclosure Form
- Guarantee Of Performance
Top 10 Ways to Expedite Franchise Renewal Applications Updated!
List of Documents for Franchise Registration/Renewal [pdf]
On February 19, 2004, the California Department of Corporations announced its participation in the Coordinated Franchise Review Program, a nationwide effort designed to streamline the review of franchise registrations by allowing franchisors to simultaneously obtain review of their application in multiple states. (Press Release 04-08 [pdf])
Effective July 10, 2003, the Department adopted Section 310.156.3 of Title 10, California Code of Regulations (Document No. PRO 09/02) to exempt internet advertisements from the filing requirements of Corporations Code Section 31156, subject to certain conditions. Among other things, persons claiming the exemption must file a written verified notice, as specified. Although Section 310.156.3 sets forth the content and verification requirement of the written notices, the rule does not specify a particular heading ("red flag") to help staff identify and process them. Accordingly, the following sample heading (in large bold type) may be inserted at the top of the written notice filed with the Department to assist staff in identifying the claim of exemption.
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT
SECTION 310.156.3 OF
TITLE 10, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
Laws
- California Franchise Investment Law
- California Corporations Commissioner's Regulations- Subchapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 310.002) of Chapter 3 of Title 10, California Code of Regulations).
- FTC Franchise Rule See Federal Trade Commission Rule 436 (FTC Rule 436)(16 CFR Part 436)
- California Franchise Relations Act
Helpful Links
- Federal Trade Commission
- The North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.
- The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers
- The American Franchise Association
- International Franchise Association *
- National Franchise Council *
* Effective March 1, 2003, the National Franchise Council merged with the International Franchise Association.