Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule

Definitions

Obligation to Furnish Documents

Cover Page

Table of Contents

Disclosure Items

Instructions for Preparing Disclosure Documents

Instructions for Updating Disclosures

Exemptions 

Additional Prohibitions

Other Laws and Rules

Severability

Alaska Sale of Business Opportunities

Registration Required

Registration Procedure

Renewal of Registration

Registration and Renewal Fees

Material Changes in Registration Information

Surety Bond Required

Location of Offer and Sale

Disclosure Requirements

Written Contract Required

Restrictions on Down Payments

Escrow Account Requirements

Actions for Claims Against Escrow Account

Cancellation of Contract

Prohibited Representations

Untrue Statements or Omissions

Unwarranted Conclusions

Waiver Prohibited and Void

Seller’s Records and Files

Public Records

Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Registration

Criminal Penalties

Exemptions

Coordination with Other Laws

Regulations 

Definitions 

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