A bill to correct inequities in certain franchise practices, to provide franchisors and franchisees with even-handed protection from unfair practices, to provide consumers with the benefits which accrue from a competitive and open market economy.
Franchising Practices Reform Act - Requires a franchisor to notify a franchisee at least 90 days in advance of the franchisor's intention to terminate the franchise, and to state the reasons for termination.
Prohibits a franchisor from cancelling a franchise or failing to renew a franchise unless the franchisor is affecting a market area withdrawal or the franchisor has good cause for failure to renew and has given proper notice. Makes any franchisor who has violated the requirements of this Act civilly liable to the aggrieved franchisee.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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