Franchise Laws in Georgia
Georgia is considered a relatively franchise‑friendly state because it doesn’t impose a separate state franchise registration system.
That said, be sure to find a Franchise Attorney in Georgia to hire.
Franchisors are not required to file their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with a state agency before offering or selling franchises in Georgia. Instead, they must comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule, which requires delivery of an FDD to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any agreement or paying fees.
But, even without a specialized franchise statute, Georgia law still impacts franchising in important ways. The state applies general contract principles, so agreements must be lawful, clear, and supported by consideration.
Franchise disputes may fall under Georgia’s Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA) if a franchisor engages in deceptive or unfair conduct, such as misleading advertising or misrepresentation of earnings potential.
Furthermore, unlike some states, however, private claims under the FBPA are limited, and many disputes are resolved through contract litigation or arbitration clauses built into the franchise agreement.
Non‑compete agreements are another common issue.
Georgia courts typically enforce them if they are written with reasonable time limits, geographic scope, and business purpose.
And because franchisors are not subject to additional state compliance fees or filings, Georgia is often considered an efficient market for franchise expansion.
At the same time, prospective franchisees should review agreements carefully and seek legal counsel, since their protections depend largely on federal regulations and general state contract law.
Here is a list of franchise lawyers you can hire in Georgia
Jeff Horst / Krevolin Horst, LLC
One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 3250
Atlanta, Georgia
Michael D. Cross Jr./ Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC
11175 Cicero Drive, Suite 100
Alpharetta, Georgia
Joseph J. Gottlieb / Shires, Peake & Gottlieb, LLC
11545 Wills Rd
Alpharetta, Georgia
Michael H. Shuster
Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack, P.C.
1050 Crown Pointe Parkway Suite 410
Atlanta, Georgia
