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What is The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?

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While most states have adopted the amended Franchise Rule, in some states the rules are still different, including but not limited to the definition of a franchise. Definition of a Franchise under the Franchise Rule Under the Franchise Rule, the FTC defines a “franchise” in Section 436.1(h)

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What is a Franchise: How Do Franchises Work?

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It is important when analyzing your business – whether or not it is a franchise – that you don’t simply rely on the federal definition of a franchise. The Federal Trade Commission’s definition of a franchise is provided in Section 436.1(h) Both mistakes are costly and unnecessary.

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Fifty Shades of Franchising: Differentiating commercial, micro, social, and hybrid franchise models

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In Product/Trade Name Franchising (Traditional Franchising), a franchisor owns the right to a name or trademark, licenses the right to use that name or trademark, and generally provides the franchisee with a product that needs pre- and post-sales service.