A contract granting a franchisee the right to operate a business using the franchisor's brand, systems, and support in exchange for fees and compliance with standards. California's employee-friendly legal climate creates specific considerations for FA drafting and enforcement.
Analyze Your FA Free →California broadly prohibits employee non-compete agreements under Business & Professions Code § 16600.
SB 699 (2023) makes non-competes unenforceable even if signed in other states, with penalties for attempting to enforce.
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