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Franchise Rule

Rule Updated Date

May 30, 2007

The Franchise Rule gives prospective purchasers of franchises the material information they need in order to weigh the risks and benefits of such an investment. The Rule requires franchisors to...

Franchise Rule: 16 CFR Parts 436 and 437 (898.81 KB)

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Cases and Proceedings

Closing Letters

Letter Granting Petition of ZX Automobile Company of North America, Inc., For Stay of Application of the Franchise Rule

Date

May 8, 2007

Letter Granting Petition of ZX Automobile Company of North America, Inc., For Stay of Application of the Franchise Rule (24.43 KB)

Cases and Proceedings

Commission Letters

Application of the Franchise Rule

Date

May 8, 2007

Commission Letter Granting Petition of United Auto Group, Inc. and smart USA Distributor LLC (24.57 KB)

Commission Letter Granting Petition of ZX Automobile Company of North America, Inc. (24.43 KB)

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 07-1

Date

March 30, 2007

Addresses whether a franchisor may distribute disclosure documents in a foreign language.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 06-1

Date

December 30, 2006

Discusses whether franchisors can seek leads by placing advertisements on employment websites.

Cases and Proceedings

Internet Marketing Group, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation; et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

December 12, 2006

FTC Matter/File Number

042-3035

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 06-2

Date

April 3, 2006

Addresses the preparation of auditied financial statements following a corporate restructuring and change in fiscal year.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 05-5

Date

October 25, 2005

Discusses: (1) a successor's obligation to prepare audited financial statements following an asset purchase agreement; and (2) the disclosure of parent information.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 05-4

Date

August 30, 2005

Addresses a request to conduct a demonstration project for electronic compliance with the Franchise Rule.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 05-3

Date

April 29, 2005

Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to an opportunity involving the use of point-of-sale touch screen terminals.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 05-2

Date

March 2, 2005

Discusses the applicability of the Franchise Rule to a license to use a method designed to increase sales of experienced businesses.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 05-1

Date

January 5, 2005

Addresses the Franchise Rule's single trademark license exclusion.

Plain Language Guidance

Avoid Fake-Degree Burns By Researching Academic Credentials

Date

January 2, 2005

If you’re a hiring manager or human resources professional, chances are you review applications and resumes from people who want to work for your organization or who want to be promoted. Some...

bus65-avoid-fake-degree-burns-researching-academic-credentials.pdf (75.98 KB)

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 04-4

Date

November 8, 2004

Addresses the application of the Franchise Rule to a membership network.

Federal Register Notice

Trade Regulation Rule on Disclosures Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures - 16 CFR Part 436

Date

September 2, 2004

Press Release

FTC Seeks Comments on the Staff Report on the Franchise Rule

Date

August 25, 2004

The Federal Trade Commission is announcing the availability of the Staff Report on the Trade Regulation Rule titled “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business...

Report

Staff Report of the Bureau of Consumer Protection to the Federal Trade Commission and Proposed Revised Trade Regulation Rule

Date

August 1, 2004

Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising

Text of the Staff Report [PDF 1.7MB] (1.74 MB)

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 04-3

Date

June 7, 2004

Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a web-based travel service.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 04-2

Date

January 29, 2004

Addresses earnings claims in electronic advertisements, including bulk commercial email.

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 04-1

Date

January 21, 2004

Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a trademarked business planning course.

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