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Franchise Registration U.S. States Attempt To Accommodate An Industry Impacted By Coronavirus

Franchise Registration U.S. States Attempt To Accommodate An Industry Impacted By Coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has put businesses in unprecedented situations, companies are forced to adapt and modify their operations. In response to this monumental disruption to business, several U.S. states have already begun releasing updated guidelines for franchise registrations and renewals in the hopes to mitigate the impact that this pandemic has had on franchisors.  These new policies include the pushback of some deadlines and changes to the form of application submissions to the state.

To continue reading on Forbes for a list of the new policies put into effect as of March 25, 2020, please click here.

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