A non registration state is a state that does not require franchisors to register their Franchise Disclosure Document with a state agency prior to offering or selling franchises. In these states, franchisors must comply with the federal FTC Franchise Rule but are not required to submit their FDD for state level review or approval.
Non registration states allow franchisors to begin selling franchises as long as a compliant FDD is provided to prospects and no material misrepresentations occur.
Non registration states:
reduce administrative burdens
eliminate state examiner review
accelerate franchise sales timelines
allow franchisors to expand more quickly
require compliance only with federal law unless additional state business rules apply
However, franchisors are still responsible for ensuring the FDD is accurate, complete and updated annually or after material changes.
In non registration states:
the FDD does not need state approval
the franchisor can sell immediately after preparing the FDD
amendments are made without state submission
sales must still comply with the FTC’s pre sale disclosure rules
These states rely on federal standards to protect franchisees.
Examples include:
(Complete list available upon request.)
Franchise Registration State
Material Change
Franchise Examiner
Franchise Exemption
Notice Filing State
Non Registration State
Stop Order
Franchise Registration Management
Franchise Territory Mapping
Integrated Document Signing
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Last updated: November 25, 2025
