Franchise Termination Statutes State Law Survey

This 50-state survey addresses the termination statutes related to franchise agreements in all 50 states. Specifically, this survey provides information regarding states that have adopted laws that address whether "good cause" is required to terminate a franchise agreement, requirements or guidance as to what constitutes good cause, notice requirements for termination, and whether a franchisee must be afforded an opportunity to cure a default. Note that while this survey provides a useful guide for the current laws of all 50 states pertaining to the termination of a franchise agreement, these laws are subject to change. Accordingly, you should review the laws of a specific jurisdiction before taking action pertaining to the termination of a franchise within any particular jurisdiction.