Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Maryland has extended the registration period for franchisors.
Category: Recent Developments
Maryland Warns Franchisors About Complying With New Accounting Standards
This morning, Maryland’s franchise chief, Dale Cantone, warned franchise companies about failure to follow ASC 606 when filing for registration.
What Franchisors Need to Know About New Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Revenue Recognition Rules
Under ASC 606, franchisors will have to begin deferring recognition of some or all of the up-front franchise fee revenues they receive over the life of a franchise agreement.
Washington May Require Franchisors to E-File Registrations
Bringing franchise registrations into the 21st century, Washington may require franchisors to e-file registrations.
Nevada’s New Law on Non-Competition Agreements Changes the Landscape for Franchisors
Nevada’s new law AB 276 provides comfort to franchisors seeking to enforce covenants not to compete in the state.
California Franchising Bills Vetoed by Governor Brown
California Assembly Bills 1782 and 2637, which would have improved the regulatory climate for franchises in the state, have been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown after being passed by an overwhelming majority of the legislature.
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