Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

California Code, Corporations Code - CORP § 31020

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) “Franchise broker” means a person who directly or indirectly engages in the business of the offer or sale of a franchise, regardless of the title used by the person or any organization with which they are affiliated, and receives or is promised a fee, commission, or other form of consideration from a franchisor, subfranchisor, franchisee, or affiliate of a franchisor, subfranchisor, or franchisee.  Common titles franchise brokers use include, but are not limited to, franchise seller, broker network, broker organization, franchise sales organization, consultant, and coach.

(b) A “franchise broker” does not include any of the following:

(1) A franchisor or its officers, directors, or employees.

(2) A subfranchisor or its officers, directors, or employees.

(3) An area representative or its officers, directors, or employees.

(4) An employee of an affiliate of a franchisor or subfranchisor.

(5) A franchisee of the franchise offering being presented to a prospective franchisee, unless the franchisee operates a franchised broker business.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Corporations Code - CORP § 31020 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/corporations-code/corp-sect-31020/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard