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                    Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object | 
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf | gptkb:United_States_federal_law | 
| gptkbp:amendedBy | 2007 | 
| gptkbp:appliesTo | franchisees franchisors | 
| gptkbp:citation | gptkb:16_CFR_Part_436 | 
| gptkbp:country | gptkb:United_States | 
| gptkbp:disclosureDocumentName | gptkb:Franchise_Disclosure_Document | 
| gptkbp:enforcedBy | gptkb:Federal_Trade_Commission | 
| gptkbp:penalty | injunctive relief civil penalties | 
| gptkbp:purpose | protect prospective franchisees | 
| gptkbp:relatedTo | consumer protection franchise law | 
| gptkbp:requires | franchisors to provide disclosure document | 
| gptkbp:requiresDisclosureOf | gptkb:farmer trademarks bankruptcy history fees financial performance representations franchisee obligations franchisor's background initial investment litigation history material information about franchise renewal and termination conditions contact information for current and former franchisees | 
| gptkbp:requiresDisclosurePeriod | at least 14 days before signing | 
| gptkbp:startDate | 1979 | 
| gptkbp:website | https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/franchise-rule-compliance-guide | 
| gptkbp:bfsParent | gptkb:Federal_Trade_Commission | 
| gptkbp:bfsLayer | 4 | 
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label | Franchise Rule |