Alaska Franchise Lawyer

Franchise Lawyer | Proudly Representing Franchisees in the State of Alaska

Franchisees deserve strong legal advocates in their corner who will effectively defend their interests at every turn. FortmanSpann, LLC provides franchisee clients in Alaska with a broad range of legal services, including the following:

• Franchise Acquisition
• Franchisee Litigation
• Franchisee Associations

Starting Your Alaska Franchise

If you’re looking to start a franchise in the state of Alaska, you have a lot to consider. Just some of the most important things for you to keep in mind are as follows:

• Alaska does not have specific franchise laws or require franchise disclosure document (FDD) registration. This implies that franchisors do not need to file their FDDs with any state agency before offering or selling franchises in Alaska.
• Alaska has business opportunity laws that regulate the sale of certain types of businesses that involve a seller’s assistance or promise of income. These laws are administered by the Alaska Department of Law.
• Franchises are exempt from the business opportunity laws if they meet the definition of a franchise under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Rule and comply with its disclosure requirements. The FTC Rule defines a franchise as a business relationship that involves: (1) the right to use a trademark or trade name; (2) significant control or assistance by the franchisor; and (3) a required payment of at least $500 within six months of starting operations.

Contact FortmanSpann, LLC Today

The bottom line is that if you’re looking to start a franchise or you need help dealing with your franchisor, you can have peace of mind when you turn to our firm for guidance. Contact FortmanSpann, LLC online today so we can get started working on your case.