Opinion 04-1
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Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a trademarked business planning course.
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Staff Advisory Opinion - Pyramid Scheme Analysis
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Discusses the Commission’s analysis of compensation based on personal consumption by members of a multi-level company’s sales force and the legal significance of consent orders the Commission has...
Opinion 03-5
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Addresses a request to conduct a demonstration project for electronic compliance with the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 03-4
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Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to automotive paint matching businesses.
Opinion 03-3
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Addresses a request to conduct a demonstration project for electronic compliance with the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 03-2
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Discusses whether the Franchise Rule applies to a license agreement for the manufacture and distribution of a soil supplement.
Opinion 03-1
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Discusses whether a franchisor must disclose a guilty plea involving a violation of the Ontario Gaming Control Act under section 436.1(a)(4) of the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 02-4
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Discusses whether franchisors may use financial statements prepared according to non-American generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Opinion 02-3
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Addresses whether a franchisor must furnish disclosures to an existing franchisee when the franchisee initiates a modification of the franchise agreement’s protected territory provision.
Electronic Processing Services, Inc. et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
022 3035
Opinion 02-2
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Discusses whether a not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization satisfies the definition of a franchise under the Franchise Rule.
Plain Language Guidance
At-Home Medical Billing Businesses
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If you're looking for a home-based business that can help you pull in $20,000 to $45,000 a year using your computer, a work-at-home opportunity doing medical billing may sound like the perfect choice...
Opinion 02-1
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Discusses whether the grant of multiple licenses to the same licensee qualifies for the Franchise Rule's single license exclusion.
Opinion 01-3
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Provides guidance on how a franchisor may comply with the Franchise Rule via the Internet.
Opinion 01-2
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Discusses whether the franchisor's or franchisee's degree of controlling interest in an outlet affects the application of the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 01-1
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Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a business arrangment involving multiple limited liability "strategic partners."
Opinion 00-4
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Discusses whether a non-profit, tax exempt corporation qualifies as a "franchisor" under the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 00-2
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Discusses whether the required payment element is satisfied if the franchisee pays no initial up-front franchise fee, but leases the premises and equipment from the restaurant-franchisor, pays a...
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