The offering of franchises in Washington is governed by RCW 19.100.
Franchisors must register their franchise offerings prior to offering in Washington, unless the offering qualifies for one of the exemptions contained in RCW 19.100.030. Filing requirements are summarized in the Frequently Asked Questions Section.
Electronic Filing Systems
- Franchise Registration Filings
Submit franchise applications, renewals, and amendments. - Franchise Exemption Filings
Electronic filings for franchise exemptions. - Franchise Broker Filings
Electronic filings for franchise brokers. - About Filing Electronically
Information about using the system, fees, and more. - Electronic Filing System FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about the franchise electronic filing system.
Forms
- Forms
Forms for Washington franchises.
Statutes, Rules, and Resources
- Franchise FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about franchise registration, renewals, and amendments. - Statutes and Rules
Listing of statues and rules of interest to Washington franchises - Interpretive and Policy Statements
Interpretations from the Division of Securities clarifying laws and rules of interest to Washington franchises. - Notice Regarding the Disclosure of Assurances of Discontinuance
The Securities Division is issuing this notice to inform franchisors and their counsel of the Division’s position regarding whether franchisors must disclose assurances of discontinuance in their Franchise Disclosure Documents. -
Consumer Education
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Fundamentos de las Franquicias: Una Serie de Artículos Educativos
¿Está interesado en empezar una franquicia? ¿Está consciente de todo lo que conlleva esta inversión? Por acá les compartimos cuatro artículos elaborados por la Comisión Federal del Comercio (FTC, por sus siglas en inglés,) que le servirá de guía introductoria para que se informe y tome la mejor decisión según su situación.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have questions about the requirements for franchising in Washington, or to check to see whether a particular franchise has filed with the Division of Securities, please contact Trang Pham at Trang.Pham@dfi.wa.gov or call 360-902-8738.