FTC Issues Statements Signaling Major Changes to its Oversight of Franchise Relationships and Franchise Disclosure Requirements

n I;IOLSINELLI® What a law firm should be’” Update H F FTC ISSUES STATEMENTS SIGNALING MAJOR CHANGES TO ITS OVERSIGHT OF FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIPS AND FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS On July 12, 2024, the FTC released several statements and a News Release as its first response to comments collected in response to the March 2023 Franchise Request for Information (RFI). These actions are part of the FTC’s on-going rule making process within the framework of an apparent larger policy shift by the FTC to increase its efforts to regulate franchising. The legal and practical significance of these different statements have differing impacts, but all signal more activity by the FTC on several levels.  VIEW THE FULL UPDATE AUTHORS Calendar Len MacPhee Global Franchise & Supply Network Co-Chair Email | Bio 303.583.8234 Calendar Joyce Mazero Global Franchise & Supply Network Co-Chair Email | Bio 214.661.5521 Calendar Jess A. Dance Shareholder Email | Bio 303.583.8270 Calendar Jarina Duffy Counsel Email | Bio 212.413.2882 GLOBAL FRANCHISE & SUPPLY NETWORK To learn more about our Global Franchise & Supply Network group, to contact one of our attorneys or for more Global Franchise & Supply Network intelligence, click here. MORE INFO News  |  Updates  |  Podcasts  |  Webinars  |  Videos  |  Blogs ABOUT POLSINELLI Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in over 20 offices nationwide. Recognized as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli is committed to meeting our clients’ expectations of what a law firm should be. Our attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight, offering comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation and regulatory services with a focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and life sciences. Polsinelli PC, Polsinelli LLP in California, Polsinelli PC (Inc) in Florida. polsinelli.com Polsinelli Follow Our Insights LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram JD Supra | FORWARD TO A COLLEAGUE | | POLSINELLI PROVIDES THIS MATERIAL FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS MATERIAL IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS LEGAL GUIDANCE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH A LAWYER TO EVALUATE YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION. THE CHOICE OF A LAWYER IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT BE BASED SOLELY UPON ADVERTISEMENT.  POLSINELLI | 900 W. 48TH PLACE, SUITE 900 | KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 COPYRIGHT © 2024. POLSINELLI PC, POLSINELLI LLP IN CALIFORNIA, POLSINELLI PC (INC) IN FLORIDA.