On August 21st, the California state senate voted 23 – 9 in favor of SB 610, a bill that strengthens franchisor good faith relations with franchisees. In order the turn this important piece of legislation into law, it is crucial that all franchisees express their support of the bill and ask the Governor to allow SB610 to become law. He can sign it into law, veto it, or let it to become law automatically on September 30th. Franchisor advocates are bringing substantial pressure on the governor in a last ditch effort to defeat SB610.
This is an important time for all franchisees in every state. SB 610 offers significant protection for franchisees and will set a precedent for Governors throughout the US that California has become the best state to invest in a franchise. It’s about time that “good faith and fair dealing” becomes law protecting franchisees and their investment. SB 610 overcomes greed and ruthlessness that many franchisors utilize against their franchisees.
Here is a link to a word file that you can use to post a message to California Governor Brown.
This will take you only a few very important moments, but could be of significant step to protect your franchise equity in whatever state you operate.