California Franchise Relations Act

International franchisors inbound into the U.S. face a complex set of business decisions and legal regulations.  Even seemingly simple tasks–like properly executing a franchise registration application–can become a time-consuming and
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© 2005 iStockphoto LP. All rights reserved.Finding the right franchisee can be a daunting task.  Despite a franchisor’s best efforts, sometimes a franchisee just isn’t a good fit.  When it’s not working out, franchisors rely on
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So, your franchise agreement has an airtight arbitration provision…right?  It probably says that if any disputes arise out of your franchise agreement, then they must be arbitrated (rather than litigated). 
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Legislation has been introduced in California that would significantly expand the protections afforded to franchisees under California’s Franchise Relations Act and California’s Franchise Investment Law. Assembly Bill

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