1. Is my licensee's right to my business associated with, or identified by, my business name, trademark, or other commercial symbol?
2. Is my licensee required to make regular payments to my business?
3. Do I maintain a certain degree of control over my licensee's operations, or offer them regular assistance? 

If the answer to these 3 questions is yes, then you may have unknowingly entered into a franchisor/franchisee relationship. In this relationship, you are required by law to meet certain obligations. These obligations include registering a pre-offering disclosure with the state, and providing such disclosure to your franchisees.

You must also establish the terms of the franchise relationship in a legally binding agreement. To know whether your business relationship constitutes a New York franchise, or to establish a franchise relationship, you can get the professional help of a New York franchise attorney.

If you are involved in a business relationship in New York, or if you are interested in establishing a franchise relationship, you can learn more about the laws concerning franchise licensing by visiting our article library. 

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