The longest franchise period is 30 years. Franchising means that investors license their trade names, trademarks, service marks and trade secrets to operators under certain conditions, allowing them to engage in the same business as the licensor in a certain area.

Legal basis: Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Franchise

Article 13 The franchise period stipulated in the franchise contract shall not be less than 3 years. However, unless the franchisee agrees.

The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply to the renewal of the franchise contract between the franchisor and the franchisee.