Opinion 02-3
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Addresses whether a franchisor must furnish disclosures to an existing franchisee when the franchisee initiates a modification of the franchise agreement’s protected territory provision.
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Electronic Processing Services, Inc. et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
022 3035
Opinion 02-2
Date
Discusses whether a not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization satisfies the definition of a franchise under the Franchise Rule.
Plain Language Guidance
At-Home Medical Billing Businesses
Date
If you're looking for a home-based business that can help you pull in $20,000 to $45,000 a year using your computer, a work-at-home opportunity doing medical billing may sound like the perfect choice...
Opinion 02-1
Date
Discusses whether the grant of multiple licenses to the same licensee qualifies for the Franchise Rule's single license exclusion.
Opinion 01-3
Date
Provides guidance on how a franchisor may comply with the Franchise Rule via the Internet.
Opinion 01-2
Date
Discusses whether the franchisor's or franchisee's degree of controlling interest in an outlet affects the application of the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 01-1
Date
Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a business arrangment involving multiple limited liability "strategic partners."
Opinion 00-4
Date
Discusses whether a non-profit, tax exempt corporation qualifies as a "franchisor" under the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 00-2
Date
Discusses whether the required payment element is satisfied if the franchisee pays no initial up-front franchise fee, but leases the premises and equipment from the restaurant-franchisor, pays a...
Opinion 00-1
Date
Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a program offering advertising opportunities involving Internet Web sites.
Opinion 99-7
Date
Responds to requests for clarification of Advisory 99-6 addressing business consultants' disclosure obigations.
Opinion 99-5
Date
Discusses the fractional franchise exemption, in particular: (1) whether the location of the fractional franchise may be disqualifying; (2) whether the exemption is available to a partnership; and (3)...
Plain Language Guidance
Getting Business Credit
Date
Whether you're planning to start your own business or expand the one you own, you may be in the market for credit. When you shop for a loan or line of credit, remember that the law protects you...
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Opinion 99-2
Date
Discusses whether the sale of a pay telephone business opportunity meets the Rule's "continuing commercial relationship" requirement
Opinion 99-1
Date
Clarifies a previous opinion addressing when a future payment may satisfy the Rule's minimum payment requirement.
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