§ 31010 Franchise Definition Inclusion

• •The word 'franchise' in this law means the main franchise, a big area franchise, and even smaller sub-franchises.
• •If the law doesn't say something different, 'franchise' covers all these types.
• •This rule was updated in 1988 to make sure everyone understands what 'franchise' means here.

Imagine you own a fast-food restaurant that is part of a big chain, like McDonald's.

Whether you own one small restaurant, a bunch in a whole city, or even help others open their own under the same brand, this law calls all of those a 'franchise'. So, the same rules apply to all of them unless the law says something different.