FTC Disclosure Rules for Franchising and Business Opportunties by David J. Kaufmann, David W. Oppenheim List Price: $45.00 Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: CCH Published: 3/16/2007 ISBN: 9780808016748 Format: Paperback

Description In 2007, after 12 years of rulemaking activity, the Federal Trade Commission issued the first revision to the FTC franchise disclosure rule since it was promulgated in 1979. The Commission amendments to the rule include separating requirements for franchising and business opportunity ventures. These amendments will streamline the disclosure requirements, minimize compliance costs, and respond to changes in technologies and market conditions. This volume provides materials to help professionals comply with the new rules and includes: Text of the new franchise and business opportunity rules. The FTC’s Statement of Basis and Purpose. Highlights and Analysis by David J. Kaufmann and David W. Oppenheim. Comparison chart of the new franchise rule with the UFOC Guidelines. Sample disclosure document for complying with the franchise rule. Table of Contents HIGHLIGHTS AND ANALYSIS by David J. Kaufmann and David W. Oppenheim Exhibit A: Summary of Disclosure Variations from UFOC Guidelines Exhibit B: Model Franchise Disclosure Document FTC NOTICE STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE Introduction The Legal Standard for Amending the Rule Section-by-Section Analysis of Part 436 Section-by-Section Analysis of Part 437 Regulatory Analysis and Regulatory Flexibility Act Requirements Paperwork Reduction Act Final Rule Language PART 436 - DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING FRANCHISING PART 437 - DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TABLE OF COMMENTERS