Case summary
On March 18, 2025, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities entered a Consent Order (S-24-3809-25-CO02) against Network in Action Int’l, LLC; Christopher Scott Talley.
Order details
Order File: S-24-3809-25-CO02
Laws & Rules: RCW 19.100.020, RCW 19.100.070, RCW 19.100.080, RCW 19.100.140, RCW 19.100.170
Penalties/Remedies:
- Investigative costs: $4,468.75;
- Cease and desist;
- Franchise registration statement revoked;
- Respondents will not seek registration with the Securities Division for at least five years;
- Termination offer to franchisees
Findings
- From 2020 to 2024, Respondent Christopher Scott Talley offered Network in Action networking group franchises to Washington residents, including unregistered franchises.
- From 2020 through 2024, eight Network in Action franchises were sold to Washington residents, totaling $119,000 in franchise fees.
- From February 2020 through 2024, the Respondents employed an unregistered franchise broker to offer and sell Network in Action franchises.
- The Respondents failed to disclose material information related to the investment in the Franchise Disclosure Documents, including costs and lawsuits.
The Respondents made misrepresentations in the Franchise Disclosure Documents, including financial performance and territory rights.