California Franchise Laws
California implements a comprehensive, strict regulatory framework for franchises, operating as a “registration state.”
With that in mind, make sure you find California Franchise Attorneys to hire. Let’s continue.
Franchisors must register their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) under the California Franchise Investment Law (CFIL) before offering or selling a franchise. This ensures prospective franchisees receive crucial information for informed decisions.
The CFIL prevents fraud and misrepresentation in franchise sales. It exceeds the federal FTC Franchise Rule, requiring state-specific disclosures and often imposing additional substantive FDD requirements. Franchisors must obtain effective DFPI registration before any franchise sales activities.
Additionally, the California Franchise Relations Act (CFRA) governs ongoing franchisor-franchisee relationships.
The CFRA provides significant franchisee protections regarding termination, non-renewal, and transfer. It generally requires “good cause” for termination or non-renewal, with specific notice and cure periods, and addresses issues like encroachment.
Here is a list of franchise lawyers you can find and hire in California
Barry Kurtz
Lewitt Hackman Shapiro Marshall & Harlan
16633 Ventura Blvd, 11th Floor, Encino, CA 91436
Bryan W. Dillon
Lagarias, Napell & Dillon, LLP
1629 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Jennifer Misetich
Buchalter
1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Joshua S. Becker
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
2575 E Camelback Rd #1100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Michael S. Nopar
Nopar & Associates
940 N 1st St #260, San Jose, CA 95112
Peter C. Lagarias
Lagarias, Napell & Dillon, LLP
1629 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Roger J. Brothers
Brothers Smith LLP
2033 North Main Street, Suite 720, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Stephen A. Colley
Stephen A. Colley, APC
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130
Tal Grinblat
Lewitt Hackman Shapiro Marshall & Harlan
16633 Ventura Blvd, 11th Floor, Encino, CA 91436
