Schuyler “Rocky” Reidel, Franchise Attorney
Reidel Law Firm
527 21st St. #90
Galveston, Texas, 77550
832-510-3292
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Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, Franchise Lawyers
Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
2 S. Biscayne Blvd.
34th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Texas Phone: 1-866-432-3194
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Franchising Law in Texas
Texas is classified as a non-registration state for franchises.
This designation signifies that the state does not impose a requirement on franchisors to register or file their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with any state-level administrative body.
That said, the primary legal framework governing the pre-sale disclosure process is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule, which establishes a national standard. This standard requires franchisors to provide prospective buyers with the FDD at least 14 days before a contract is executed or any funds are exchanged.
While Texas does have a Business Opportunity Act that regulates the sale of certain business ventures, most franchise offerings are exempt from its provisions. A common exemption applies to franchisors whose brand is associated with a federally registered trademark.
Critically, unlike some other states with similar business opportunity laws, Texas does not require franchisors to make any notice filing or pay a fee to claim this exemption. So, if a franchise system meets the exemption criteria, it’s simply exempt from the Act’s requirements without any further state-level administrative action.
Regarding the ongoing relationship between franchisor and franchisee, Texas law does not provide for a specific franchise relationship statute.
As a result, there are no state laws that specifically govern crucial aspects such as the termination, non-renewal, or transfer of a franchise. The rights, responsibilities, and procedures for these matters are dictated exclusively by the terms and conditions detailed within the franchise agreement itself.
Consequently, any disputes that arise during the course of the franchise relationship are resolved based on the contract’s provisions and the general principles of Texas contract law.
Here is a list of franchise lawyers you can hire in Texas
Cheryl Mullin / Mullin, P.C.
16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400
Addison, Texas
Kat Tidd / Law Offices of Kat Tidd, P.C.
5050 Quorum Drive, Suite 700
Dallas, Texas
Jeff Wheelock / Dickinson & Wheelock, P.C.
1001 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Suite 375
Houston, Texas
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