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The franchisor engaging in franchise activities should have at least 2 directly-operated stores and the operation time is more than 1 year.

The franchisor shall file a record with the competent commerce department in accordance with the regulations within 15 days from the date of first entering into the franchise contract. Those who engage in franchising activities within the scope of a province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall file a record with the competent commerce department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government; those who engage in franchising activities across provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the Central Government shall file a record with the commerce department of the State Council.

It can be seen that commercial franchise registration is a mandatory requirement of the law. Franchise enterprises (that is, enterprises that attract investment through chain franchises) will face administrative penalties from the commercial authorities if they do not register. . So, what materials do enterprises need to provide for commercial franchise registration? According to legal provisions, franchise registration should submit the following materials to the competent commerce department:

(1) Basic information on commercial franchise.

(2) The distribution of stores of all franchisees in China.

(3) Franchisor’s market plan.

(4) A copy of the business license of the enterprise or other subject qualification certificate.

(5) Copies of registration certificates of trademark rights, patent rights and other business resources related to franchise activities.

(6) Certification documents issued by the districted municipal commerce department that comply with the provisions of Paragraph 2 of Article 7 of the Regulations; if the directly-operated store is located overseas, the franchisor shall provide the direct-operated store Business certificate (including Chinese translation), notarized by the local notary agency and certified by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area.

Franchisors that have engaged in franchise activities before May 1, 2007 are not subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, but must submit the first franchise contract signed between the franchisor and the franchisee in China. .

(7) Sample franchise contract.

(8) Contents of the franchise operation manual (the number of pages in each chapter and the total number of pages in the manual must be indicated. For such manuals provided on the franchise system internal network, an estimate must be provided number of printed pages).

(9) National laws and regulations stipulate that products and services that can only be franchised upon approval must submit approval documents from the relevant competent authorities.

(10) The franchisor’s commitment signed and sealed by the legal representative.