New Jersey
FRANCHISING IN NEW JERSEY Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? Yes New Jersey is not a franchise registration state. You must nevertheless ensure that your New Jersey franchise offering complies with the FTC Franchise Rule. New Jersey has enacted the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act which prohibits certain franchise agreement provisions and actions […]
New Hampshire
FRANCHISING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? Yes New Hampshire is not a franchise registration state nor a franchise filing state. You may offer or sell your franchise without registering or filing your FDD with the state, provided that you are compliant with the Federal Franchise Rule. New Hampshire does […]
Nevada
FRANCHISING IN NEVADA Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? No Nevada is not a franchise registration state nor a franchise filing state. You may offer or sell your franchise without registering or filing your FDD with the state as long as you are compliant with the Federal Franchise Rule.
Nebraska
FRANCHISING IN NEBRASKA Registration or Filing Required? Yes (Filing) Business Opportunity Laws? Yes Nebraska is not a franchise registration state but does require a one-time filing for franchisors planning to offer or sell franchises in the state. Franchisors that are using a “national” FDD must submit a Notice of Exemption, along with a $100 filing […]
Montana
FRANCHISING IN MONTANA Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? No Montana is not a franchise registration state nor a franchise filing state. You may offer or sell your franchise without registering or filing your FDD with the state, provided that you are compliant with the Federal Franchise Rule.
Missouri
FRANCHISING IN MISSOURI Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? No Missouri is not a franchise registration state nor a franchise filing state. You may offer or sell your franchise without registering or filing your FDD with the state, provided that you are compliant with the FTC Franchise Rule.
Mississippi
FRANCHISING IN MISSISSIPPI Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? No Mississippi is not a franchise registration state nor a franchise filing state. So, you may offer or sell your franchise without registering or filing your FDD with the state, provided that you are compliant with the FTC Franchise Rule. Mississippi does prohibit franchisors […]
Minnesota
FRANCHISING IN MINNESOTA Registration or Filing Required? Yes (Registration) Business Opportunity Laws? Yes Minnesota is a franchise registration state. You must register your FDD with the Securities Division of the Minnesota Department of Commerce prior to offering or selling franchises in the state. Minnesota charges a $400 fee for the initial registration application and a […]
Michigan
FRANCHISING IN MICHIGAN Registration or Filing Required? Yes (Registration) Business Opportunity Laws? Yes Michigan is a franchise registration state but a little different than the others. Michigan is actually a “notice” state and does not review a franchisor’s FDD. Michigan charges a $250 fee for registration, which must be submitted annually and prior to any […]
Massachusetts
FRANCHISING IN MASSACHUSETTS Registration or Filing Required? No Business Opportunity Laws? No Massachusetts is not a franchise registration state nor a franchise filing state. So, you may offer or sell your franchise without registering or filing your FDD with the state, provided that you are compliant with the FTC Franchise Rule.