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HomeCorporations Code§ 31009 Subfranchisor Definition

§ 31009 Subfranchisor Definition

Corporations Code·California
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§ 31009 Subfranchisor Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A subfranchisor is someone who gets a subfranchise.
  • •This means they have the right to sell or manage part of a bigger franchise.

Example

Imagine a big pizza chain allows someone to open and run their own pizza shops under the chain's name in a specific town.

That person is a subfranchisor because they got permission (a subfranchise) from the big pizza chain to operate in that area.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31009 Subfranchisor Definition

A “subfranchisor” is a person to whom a subfranchise is granted. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 562, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

subfranchisorsubfranchise

Related Statutes

  • § 31008.5 Subfranchise Definition
  • § 31010 Franchise Definition Inclusion
  • § 31011 Franchise Fee Definition Exclusions
  • § 31020 Franchise Broker Definition Exemptions
  • § 31102 Franchisee Resale Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 31009.
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