Washington DC
Franchise Registration

Washington DC

Washington DC 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 DC. 

Washington DC Franchise Law

Washington DC is a non-registration state, which does not require any type of franchise filing or registration for a franchisor to offer or sell franchises in Washington DC.

A franchisor must have a current FTC compliant FDD to offer or sell franchises in Washington DC and comply with the Franchise Rule disclosure timing provisions.

Washington DC Franchise Relationship and Termination Laws

Washington DC does not have any specific laws that govern the franchise relationship or termination of a franchisee in Washington DC.

To learn more about our franchise services and how we can help you with your franchise registrations and growing your franchise in Washington DC please contact us at (757) 263-4596 or click on the Contact Us link. You can also visit our interactive map to learn more about other state franchise laws.

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