Alabama does not have franchise or business opportunity laws. However, a franchisor must still comply with the federal regulations established under the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Franchise Rule when offering and selling franchises in the state of Alabama.
Alabama is not a franchise registration state and does not require a franchise filing or registration before a franchisor can offer or sell franchises in Alabama.
A franchisor must have a current FTC-compliant FDD to offer or sell franchises in Alabama and comply with the Franchise Rule disclosure timing provisions.
Alabama does not have any specific laws that govern the franchise relationship or termination of a franchisee in Alabama.
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