Franchise Information and Publications

Electronic Filing Notice:

Starting September 1, the Illinois Attorney General franchise bureau now accepts electronic filings through the NAASA Electronic Filing Depository which can be found at https://www.efdnasaa.org/

The Franchise Bureau in the Office of the Attorney General registers and monitors franchisors and brokers who seek to sell franchises in Illinois. The goal of the bureau and the Franchise Disclosure Act it administers is to provide presale disclosures and protection for prospective franchisees. The bureau provides information on the Act and rules applicable to the offering of franchises and on business and financial histories of franchisors.

You will need Adobe® Reader® to view and download the following PDF documents:

• Rules under the Franchise Act  

• Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act  

• NASAA 2008 Franchise Registration and Disclosure Guide
  
  
• NASAA Commentary on 2008 Franchise Registration and Disclosure Guidelines
  
  
• NASAA Franchise Fact Sheet for Investors
  
  

• Franchise Complaint Form 

• Downloadable Franchise Forms (From the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act and Rules)

• Annual Report Filing Tips 

Franchise Advisory Board Meeting Information

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