Montana Franchise Laws Explained
Montana is a “non-registration” state, meaning it has no specific franchise laws.
That means that franchisors are not required to register with the state; instead, they must comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Franchise Rule, which mandates providing a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to potential buyers. And if you’re a potential Montana franchisee, you need to hire Franchise Attorneys in Montana.
The state also lacks a franchise relationship law, so there are no statutes governing termination, renewal, or transfers. Consequently, the franchise agreement itself is the primary document defining the rights and obligations of both parties.
That means that for legal recourse, franchisees rely on general contract law and Montana’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits deceptive business practices.
Furthermore, there are specific laws that do protect dealers in certain industries, like motor vehicles and farm equipment, offering them rights not available to all franchisees.
Here is a list of franchise lawyers you can hire in Montana
Alex Wolff Hamman / Calton Hamman & Wolff, P.C.
2075 Central Avenue, Suite 4
Billings, Montana
Rick Landers
270 W. Kagy Blvd., Suite F
Bozeman, Montana
