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State Franchise/Business Opportunity Laws

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Franchisors and business owners, do you want to have a presence in more states? .

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Do you want to reach more consumers?

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Want a national presence?

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You need to know law!

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Some states require a registration or exemption before selling or offering a

franchise!

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The registration or exemption can be a 1 time filing or an annual filing.

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These states require an annual franchise filing:

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California HawaiiIllinois IndianaMaryland MichiganMinnesota New YorkNorth Dakota Rhode IslandSouth Dakota VirginiaWashington Wisconsin

These states require an annual filing under business opportunity laws

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Florida Utah

These states require a one-time filing under business opportunity laws:

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Kentucky NebraskaTexas

These states require a one-time filing only if the franchise’s name is not trademarked:

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Connecticut GeorgiaLouisiana MaineNorth Carolina South Carolina

Don’t be caught in violation of the law!

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You could be subject to money damages.

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Or, subject to fines and criminal charges. .

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Contact us to learn more!

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