Franchise Rule

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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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Franchise Rule
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