In the latest response to the COVID-19 health crisis, Maryland is encouraging franchisors to reduce the paper they use in their annual registration filings.
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Maryland Extends Franchise Registrations Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Maryland has extended the registration period for franchisors.
Maryland Issues Registration Guidance for Franchisors
The Maryland Securities Division, which is responsible for enforcing Maryland’s franchise registration and disclosure law, recently announced that it has posted a new publication for franchisors with information about filing renewal and amendment applications.
When Are A Franchisor’s Financial Performance Representations Actionable?
Under the FTC’s Franchise Rule, a franchisor is permitted, but not required, to answer that all-important question asked by would-be franchise buyers: “how much money can I make?” Sometimes, the franchisor’s answer to that question can generate litigation.
Are You In Compliance With Franchise Advertising Filing Laws?
One of the areas of franchise law that is often misunderstood by new and emerging franchisors is state advertising filing requirements. This article is a summary of how a franchisor can comply with franchise advertising filing laws.
Should You Use State-Specific Franchise Disclosure Documents?
Some franchisors continue to use a different Franchise Disclosure Document for each state that has a franchise or registration law. This approach increases the administrative burden on franchisors, as well as the risk of unintentional violation of a state’s franchise law where more than one state law applies to a transaction.
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