A: Yes, franchisors in California should abide by the California Franchise Investment Law and the Federal Trade Commission's Federal Franchise Rule.
When deciding to franchise a business in California or when offering/selling a franchise in California the FTC's Franchise Rule and the California Franchise Investment Law should be followed.
It is important to periodically check for any new franchise laws in California that may be put in place to ensure you are in compliance with them.
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