Franchisees: Filing a Complaint with the California Department of Corporations
In the State of California, the California Department of Corporations is charged with the authority of monitoring franchisor sales, compliance with franchise registration and registration of a Franchisor's FDD. When faced with a dispute with your Franchisor respecting certain disputes and/or alleged violations, one possible resource for franchisees may involve the filing of a complaint with the California Department of Corporations. However, prior to filing any complaint with the California Department of Corporations it is critical that you discuss and evaluate your potential claims and rights as a franchisee with an experienced franchise lawyer. The following is a link to the franchisor complaint form prepared by the California Department of Corporations office:
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