Guidance Documents: Franchise and Business Opportunities
Rules and Acts
- Amended Franchise Rule
- Rule Statement of Basis and Purpose [PDF]
- Press Release
- Current Business Opportunity Rule
- Regulatory Reform: Franchise Rule Amendment Proceeding
- Regulatory Reform: Business Opportunity Rule Amendment Proceeding
Compliance Information
- Amended Franchise Rule Compliance Guide (May 2008)
- Amended Franchise Rule FAQ’s
- Staff Opinions on the Amended Rule (None yet issued)
- Summary of Enforcement Cases
- State Business Opportunity Laws
Consumer Information
- Basic Franchise and Business Opportunity FAQ’s
- Buying a Franchise: A Consumer Guide
- Buying A Business Opportunity or Work-At-Home Opportunity
Reports
- Franchise and Business Opportunity Program Review 1993-2000 [PDF]