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Business Information Center (BIC)
Http://www.sba.gov/ct/ctbic1.html
330 Main Street ,
Hartford CT
Business Information Center (BIC) provides general information about franchising and/or to verify a franchise company's IFA membership status. The BIC has a guide to buying a franchise. They have information on franchise laws for franchisor or franchisee. They also have a book called " The Franchise Bible".
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Department of Banking Securities and Investment Division
Http://www.state.ct.us/dob/pages/busopfaq.htm.
260 Constitution Plaza ,
Hartford CT
Department of Banking Securities and Investment Division regulates business opportunities in Connecticut. Business Opportunity programs can include vending machine routes, distributorships, franchises and multi-level marketing arrangements. A list of registered business opportunities, including federally registered trademarks or service marks, is available on the Department of Banking Web site. Business Opportunities must register with the Department of Banking. Registration includes the filing of a completed application, payment of a monetary fee, a disclosure statement, financial documents, and any contracts and promotional materials. Franchises that have a federally registered trademark do not register with the Department of Banking. The burden of proving that a trademark or service mark continues to be federally registered rests with the business opportunity seller.
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International Franchise Association
Http://www.franchise.org
1350 New York Avenue N.W. Suite 900 ,
D.C.
International Franchise Association is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. Web site is dedicated to providing members and guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.
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