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What is a Franchise Agreement?

A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract between a franchisor and franchisee. In the United States franchise agreements are enforced at the State level.

Prior to a franchisee signing a contract, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regulates information disclosures under the authority of The Franchise Rule.

Florida Franchises

The Florida Franchise Act (“the act”), F.S.§817.416, provides a private right of act to a civil litigant when a person, as defined by the act, in selling or establishing a franchise or distributorship misrepresents:

1. The prospects or chances of success of a proposed or existing franchise or distributorship;
2. The known required total investment for such franchise or distributorship; or
3. Efforts to sell or establish more franchises or distributorships than is reasonable to expect the market or market area for the particular franchise or distributorship to sustain. F.S. §817.416(2)(a)(1-3).

Does all this sound a bit daunting?

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If you need assistance with buying or selling a franchise in Florida or simply have questions about franchise laws in Florida please contact us.  Our Florida franchise lawyers can help guide you through the process.

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