Franchises (Franchise Investment Law)
The Franchise Investment Law governs the offer and sale of franchises in California. Please visit About the California Franchise Investment Law to know more information.
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Registration and Forms
- Registration Frequently Asked Questions
- How to create a Portal account (PDF)
- Portal Filing Instructions for Franchise Registrations
- How to File a Complete Franchise Application
- Top 10 Filing Deficiencies That Result in Incomplete Applications (PDF)
- Forms
Laws and Regulations
- About the California Franchise Investment Law
- Commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Regulations
Subchapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 310.002) of Chapter 3 of Title 10, California Code of Regulations) - California Franchise Relations Act
- FTC Franchise Rule
See Federal Trade Commission Rule 436 (FTC Rule 436)(16 CFR Part 436) - Regulations, Legislation and Releases
Resources
Franchise Forms
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| Form Number | Form Title | Format |
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| 310.156.3 |
Notice of Exemption for Internet Advertisement: Effective July 10, 2003, the Department adopted Section 310.156.3 of Title 10, California Code of Regulations (Document No. PRO 09/02) to exempt internet advertisements from the filing requirements of Corporations Code Section 31156, subject to certain conditions. Among other things, persons claiming the exemption must file a written verified notice, as specified. Although Section 310.156.3 sets forth the content and verification requirement of the written notices, the rule does not specify a particular heading (“red flag”) to help staff identify and process them. Accordingly, the following sample heading (in large bold type) may be inserted at the top of the written notice filed with the Department to assist staff in identifying the claim of exemption – NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT SECTION 310.156.3 OF TITLE 10, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
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| DFPI-310.100.2 | Notice of Negotiated Sale of Franchise under Section 310.100.2 | |
| DFPI-310.100.4 | Negotiated Sales Exempt Under 31109.1 of the Corporations Codes – Summary Description | |
| DFPI-310.101 | Notice of Exemption under Corporations Code Sections 31101, 31104, 31108 or 31109 | |
| DFPI-310.106 | Notice of a Transaction Exempt under Corporations Code Section 31106 | |
| DFPI-310.111 | Guidelines for Franchise Registration (UFDD) | |
| DFPI 310.111 Certification | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Corporate Acknowledgment | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Customer Authorization | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Facing Page Uniform Franchise Registration Application | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Guarantee of Performance | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Sales Agent Disclosure Form | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Sample Surety Bond | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Supplemental Information | ||
| DFPI 310.111 Uniform Consent to Service of Process | ||
| DFPI-310.122 | Uniform Franchise Registration Renewal Statement | |
| DFPI-31113 | Surety Bond | |
| DFPI-QR 500.265 | Customer Authorization of Disclosure of Financial Records |
| Form Title | Format |
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| Consent of Accountant | |
| Facing Page with Certification | |
| Franchise Seller Disclosure Form | |
| Franchisor’s Costs and Source of Funds | |
| Guarantee of Performance | |
| Receipt Page | |
| State Cover Page and State Effective Dates | |
| Uniform Franchise Consent to Service of Process |