franchise state registration and exemptions
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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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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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