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Title 16 → Chapter I → Subchapter D → Part 436

TITLE 16—Commercial Practices

CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

SUBCHAPTER D—TRADE REGULATION RULES

PART 436—DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING FRANCHISING

rule

Subpart A—DEFINITIONS

§436.1
Definitions.
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Subpart B—FRANCHISORS' OBLIGATIONS

§436.2
Obligation to furnish documents.
rule

Subpart C—CONTENTS OF A DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT

§436.3
Cover page.
§436.4
Table of contents.
§436.5
Disclosure items.
rule

Subpart D—INSTRUCTIONS

§436.6
Instructions for preparing disclosure documents.
§436.7
Instructions for updating disclosures.
rule

Subpart E—EXEMPTIONS

§436.8
Exemptions.
rule

Subpart F—PROHIBITIONS

§436.9
Additional prohibitions.
rule

Subpart G—OTHER PROVISIONS

§436.10
Other laws and rules.
§436.11
Severability.
Appendix
Appendix A to Part 436—Sample Item 10 Table—Summary of Financing Offered
Appendix
Appendix B to Part 436—Sample Item 20(1) Table—Systemwide Outlet Summary
Appendix
Appendix C to Part 436—Sample Item 20(2) Table—Transfers of Franchised Outlets
Appendix
Appendix D to Part 436—Sample Item 20(3) Table—Status of Franchise Outlets
Appendix
Appendix E to Part 436—Sample Item 20(4) Table—Status of Company-Owned Outlets
Appendix
Appendix F to Part 436—Sample Item 20(5) Table—Projected New Franchised Outlets

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