FTC Franchise Rule: Federal regulation (16 CFR Part 436) requiring franchisors to provide Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) with specific timing and content requirements
Federal Antitrust Laws: Including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Robinson-Patman Act, governing pricing, territorial restrictions, and competition in franchise relationships
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law governing the protection of intellectual property rights and trademark licensing provisions in franchise agreements
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal law governing the protection of confidential information and trade secrets within the franchise relationship
State Franchise Registration Laws: State-specific requirements for franchise registration, additional disclosure requirements, and registration renewal obligations
State Franchise Relationship Laws: State laws governing termination, renewal, and transfer rights in franchise relationships, including specific franchisee protections
State Business Opportunity Laws: Additional state regulations that may apply alongside franchise laws, including specific disclosure requirements for business opportunities
State Contract Laws: General contract formation principles and enforcement of contractual obligations under state jurisdiction
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations governing fair business practices and anti-fraud provisions in franchise relationships
Employment Laws: Federal and state regulations governing independent contractor status and joint employer issues in franchise relationships
