Franchise exemption requests

Franchise Regulation

Unregistered U.S.-based franchisor

Please submit your application electronically through the NASAA Franchise Electronic Filing Depository (FRED) by visiting https://www.efdnasaa.org. The NASAA fee for filing online is $50. Your application must be filed by the deadline of May 19, 2025.

 Franchise Expo exemption application form for a U.S.-based franchisor

Unregistered international franchisor

Please submit your application using one of the following two methods: 1) online through the NASAA Franchise Electronic Filing Depository (“FRED”) at https://www.efdnasaa.org, or 2) by emailing the application to IPBFranchise@ag.ny.gov. The deadline for submitting this application is April 30, 2025.

Franchise Expo exemption application form for an international franchisor

Notice of appearance

Notice of appearance of a third party, subject to the Freedom of Information law

Notice of appearance form

Franchisor to an existing franchisee pursuant to General Business Law (GBL) section 684(3)(d)

Form H - exemption form

Net worth exemption form pursuant to GBL section 684(2)

Form G - net worth exemption form

GBL section 684.3(c) (Isolated Sale Exemption Cases)

An isolated sales transaction is "the sale of a single franchise accomplished pursuant to an offer directed by the franchisor to not more than two persons."

BMW Co. Inc. et al. v. Workbench Inc. et al.

Burgers Bar Five Towns, LLC v. Burger Holdings Corp.