Review Of Ftc Franchise Disclosure Rule

In 2007, after 12 years of rulemaking activity, the Federal Trade Commission issued the first revision to the FTC franchise disclosure rule since it was promulgated in 1979. The Commission amendments to the rule include separating requirements for franchising and business opportunity ventures. These amendments will streamline the disclosure requirements, minimize compliance costs, and respond to changes in technologies and market conditions. This volume provides materials to help professionals comply with the new rules and includes: Text of the new franchise and business opportunity rules. The FTC's Statement of Basis and Purpose. Highlights and Analysis by David J. Kaufmann and David W. Oppenheim. Comparison chart of the new franchise rule with the UFOC Guidelines. Sample disclosure document for complying with the franchise rule.

After nearly 10 years of study, The Federal Trade Commission staff issued its Report on the Proposed Revised FTC Franchise Rule on August 25, 2004. The report sets out the FTC staff’s suggestions on how the Franchise Rule should be revised For The first time since it was issued in 1979. The FTC invites public comment on the report. This title contains the full text of the 271-page staff report, 137 pages of underlying exhibits, and an analysis of the report by prominent franchise attorney David J. Kaufmann.