Alaska is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Maine if you do not have a federally registered trademark with the USPTO, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. Maine requires you to obtain a surety bond or establish an escrow account of at least $30,000 in order to be approved for registration, unless you are headquartered in Maine. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
If you have a federally registered trademark on the USPTO’s principal register, you are automatically qualified for the Federally Registered Trademark Exclusion and no filing or fees are required.
Maine can be a difficult state to register in due to the surety bond requirement that must be from a Maine bank.
Vermont is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
New Hampshire is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Washington, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Washington is one of the more difficult states to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in Washington, the sooner you file the better.
Idaho is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Montana is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in North Dakota, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
North Dakota is a moderately difficult state to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in North Dakota, the sooner you file the better.
In order to sell franchises in Minnesota, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Minnesota is a moderately difficult state to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in Minnesota, the sooner you file the better.
In order to sell franchises in Illinois, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Illinois is a moderately difficult state to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in Illinois, the sooner you file the better.
In order to sell franchises in Wisconsin, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Wisconsin is a relatively easy state to register in. In some cases, it can take one week to secure an approval.
In order to sell franchises in Michigan, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. Michigan is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
Michigan is one of the easier states to file in but it does take on average about six weeks to receive approval.
In order to sell franchises in New York, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved. Additionally, if you are a NY based franchisor, you can not sell franchises anywhere without a NY approval.
New York is one of the more difficult states to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in New York, the sooner you file the better.
Massachusetts is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Rhode Island, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Rhode Island is a relatively easy state to register in. In some cases, it can take several weeks to secure an approval.
Oregon is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Nevada is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Wyoming is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in South Dakota, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. South Dakota is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
South Dakota is one of the easier states to file in and takes on average six weeks to receive approval.
Iowa is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Indiana, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Indiana is a relatively easy state to register in. In some cases, it can take six weeks to secure an approval.
Ohio is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Pennsylvania is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
New Jersey is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Connecticut, we must either file for registration or file for a one-time notice exemption if you have a federally registered trademark.
If you do not have a trademark that is registered with the USPTO, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Connecticut is a fairly easy state to be able to sell franchises in so long as you have a federally registered trademark. If we need to file for registration rather than file the one-time federal trademark exemption in Connecticut, it can take six to eight weeks to secure an approval.
In order to sell franchises in California, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change“, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
California is one of the more difficult states to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in California, the sooner you file the butter.
In order to sell franchises in Utah, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. Utah is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
Utah is one of the easier states to file in and takes on average three weeks to receive approval.
Colorado is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Nebraska, we must secure approval for a one-time notice filing so long as you have a compliant FDD. Nebraska is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
Nebraska is a relatively simple state to file in. Although in some cases, it can take six weeks to secure approval.
Missouri is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Kentucky, we must secure approval for a one-time filing so long as you have a compliant FDD. Kentucky is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
There are no filing fees due to the state.
Kentucky is a relatively simple state to file in. In some cases, it can take four weeks to secure approval.
West Virginia is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Virginia, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Virginia is a moderately difficult state to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in Virginia, the sooner you file the better.
In order to sell franchises in Maryland, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
Maryland is one of the more difficult states to register in. In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval. If you want to do deals in Maryland, the sooner you file the better.
Delaware is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Arizona is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
New Mexico is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Kansas is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Arkansas is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Tennessee is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in North Carolina if you do not have a federally registered trademark with the USPTO, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
If you have a federally registered trademark on the USPTO’s principal register, you are automatically qualified for the Federally Registered Trademark Exclusion and no filing or fees are required.
North Carolina is a fairly easy state to be able to sell franchises in so long as you have a federally registered trademark. If we need to file for an approval in North Carolina, it typically takes several weeks.
In order to sell franchises in South Carolina if you do not have a federally registered trademark with the USPTO, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
If you have a federally registered trademark on the USPTO’s principal register, you are automatically qualified for the Federally Registered Trademark Exclusion and no filing or fees are required.
South Carolina is a fairly easy state to be able to sell franchises in so long as you have a federally registered trademark. If we need to file for an approval in South Carolina, it typically takes several weeks.
The District of Columbia is considered a “federal state”, meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises. However, keep in mind the proximity to Maryland and Virginia. If your prospective franchisee is a resident of one of those states, even if they want to open in DC, then you must disclose them with an FDD approved in those states.
And like all federal states, there could be specific local franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees in DC.
Don’t assume just because it is governed as a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word on the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant law stands.
Oklahoma is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Louisiana if you do not have a federally registered trademark or a trademark that is registered with your home state, we must submit a one-time filing for approval.
If you have a federally registered trademark on the USPTO’s principal register, you are automatically qualified for the Federally Registered Trademark Exclusion and no filing or fees are required.
Louisiana is a fairly easy state to be able to sell franchises in so long as you have a federally registered trademark. If we need to file for an approval in Louisiana, it typically takes several weeks.
Mississippi is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Alabama is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
Georgia is considered a “federal state” meaning that no registration is required in order to sell franchises.
However, even in federal states, there could be state specific franchise laws known as franchise relationship laws or business opportunity laws that govern the relationship between you and your future franchisees.
Don’t assume just because a state is a federal state, that the franchise agreement between you and your franchisee is the last word governing the relationship. In the event of a dispute, issue or question please call us first so we can give you the latest updates on where the relevant state law stands.
In order to sell franchises in Hawaii, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. If after receiving approval, your franchise offering has a “material change”, you would then need to file an Amendment and have it approved.
In some cases, it can take months to secure an approval in Hawaii. If you want to do deals in Hawaii, the sooner you file the better.
In order to sell franchises in Texas, we must secure approval for a one-time filing so long as you have a compliant FDD. Texas is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
Texas is a relatively simple state to file in. However, in some cases it can take four weeks to secure approval.
In order to sell franchises in Florida, we must get an initial approval which needs to be renewed annually. Florida is a “notice filing state” meaning the state requires a notice filing but does not actually review the FDD.
Florida is one of the easier states to file in and takes on average four weeks to receive approval.
We are passionate about our clients and getting results. That is only possible by having a team of
highly-skilled, experienced and responsive attorneys. Speed, service and diligence are the
foundational traits you will find in each and every one of our attorneys.
