Pennsylvania Franchise Law
Pennsylvania is a non-registration state for franchising, which means it does not maintain a state-level agency for the purpose of registering or filing franchise documents. Consequently, franchisors are not required to submit their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to any Pennsylvania state agency before they can offer or sell franchises within the commonwealth. That said, you need to find Pennsylvania Franchise Attorneys you can hire to help you navigate your purchase etc.
The primary legal framework governing franchise sales in Pennsylvania is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule. This federal regulation mandates that franchisors must provide prospective franchisees with a comprehensive FDD at least 14 days before any binding agreement is signed or any fees are paid.
And just so you know, the commonwealth does not have its own business opportunity law that would otherwise require a separate filing or exemption process for franchisors.
In terms of the ongoing franchisor-franchisee relationship, Pennsylvania law does not provide specific, franchise-focused statutes that dictate the terms of termination, contract renewal, or transfer rights. These matters are almost entirely shaped by the provisions detailed within the franchise agreement itself.
Therefore, the resolution of disputes and the rights of both parties concerning the end of the franchise term or the sale of the business are governed by the contract’s language and general principles of Pennsylvania contract law.
Here is a list of franchise lawyers you can hire in Pennsylvania
Harris J. Chernow / Chernow Katz, LLC
Cira Centre
2929 Arch St, 13th Floor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tom Spadea / Spadea Lignana
232 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pennslyvania
Lane Fisher / Fisher Zucker LLC
21 S. 21st Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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