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The Franchise Shop works with franchise owners nationwide on valuation and exit-readiness advisory. Franchise resale brokerage is available in the highlighted states, subject to the transaction structure and applicable requirements.
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Franchise resale brokerage
Representation is available for qualifying franchise resales across the 34 highlighted states, subject to transaction structure and applicable requirements.
Franchise valuation
Owners nationwide can begin with a practical view of likely value, normalized earnings, value drivers, risk, and buyer readiness.
Exit-readiness advisory
Owners nationwide can identify what may strengthen transferability, financial clarity, management depth, and preparation for a future sale.
The map describes current service availability and does not represent physical office locations. Brokerage availability depends on the facts and structure of each engagement and applicable state licensing or registration requirements.
State by state
Services and franchise transfer notes for every state
Franchise valuation and exit-readiness advisory are available everywhere. Franchise resale brokerage is available in 34 states, subject to the transaction structure and applicable licensing or registration requirements. Where a state has a franchise law that bears on selling or transferring a franchise, a short note is included; your franchise agreement still sets most transfer terms.
| State | Franchise resale brokerage | State franchise law notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Available | — |
| Alaska | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Arizona | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Arkansas | Available | The seller must give written notice with the buyer's details. The franchisor has 30 days to approve or state material reasons for refusing, or approval is deemed granted. Agreements signed or renewed before Aug. 1, 2023 allow 60 days. (Ark. Code Ann. § 4-72-205 (as amended by Act 847 of 2023)) |
| California | Valuation and exit readiness only | A franchisor can't block a sale to a buyer who meets its existing standards, if agreement transfer conditions are met. It has 60 days after receiving complete transfer information to disapprove in writing with reasons, or it's deemed approved. (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 20028–20029) |
| Colorado | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Connecticut | Available | — |
| Delaware | Available | — |
| Florida | Available | — |
| Georgia | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Hawaii | Available | A franchisor may refuse a transfer only for good cause, such as a buyer who does not meet reasonable qualifications, and must respond in writing within 30 days of notice or the transfer is treated as approved. (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 482E-6(2)(I)) |
| Idaho | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Illinois | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Indiana | Available | — |
| Iowa | Available | A franchisor may not arbitrarily refuse a buyer meeting its reasonable current qualifications. Any transfer fee must cover only actual transfer costs. The transfer is deemed approved 60 days after the request unless refused in writing with reasons. (Iowa Code § 537A.10(5) (agreements from July 1, 2000); § 523H.5 (earlier agreements)) |
| Kansas | Available | — |
| Kentucky | Available | — |
| Louisiana | Available | — |
| Maine | Available | — |
| Maryland | Available | — |
| Massachusetts | Available | — |
| Michigan | Valuation and exit readiness only | A franchise agreement term letting the franchisor refuse a transfer without good cause is void. Good cause includes a buyer who fails reasonable current qualifications, is a competitor, or won't agree in writing to lawful franchise obligations. (Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1527(g)) |
| Minnesota | Valuation and exit readiness only | A franchisor may not unreasonably withhold consent to a transfer when the buyer meets its present qualifications and standards. It also cannot require a release of liability under Minnesota franchise law, except in a voluntary settlement of disputes. (Minn. R. 2860.4400, subps. D and H) |
| Mississippi | Available | — |
| Missouri | Available | — |
| Montana | Available | — |
| Nebraska | Valuation and exit readiness only | The franchisee gives written notice with the buyer’s financial and experience information. The franchisor has 60 days to approve or state material reasons for refusing, or the transfer is treated as approved. (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 87-405) |
| Nevada | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| New Hampshire | Available | — |
| New Jersey | Available | For franchises covered by the state act, the franchisor has 60 days after written notice to approve a transfer or refuse it for material reasons about the buyer’s character, finances or business experience, or approval is deemed granted. (N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:10-6) |
| New Mexico | Available | — |
| New York | Available | — |
| North Carolina | Available | — |
| North Dakota | Available | — |
| Ohio | Available | — |
| Oklahoma | Available | — |
| Oregon | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Pennsylvania | Available | — |
| Rhode Island | Available | — |
| South Carolina | Available | — |
| South Dakota | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Tennessee | Available | — |
| Texas | Available | — |
| Utah | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Vermont | Available | — |
| Virginia | Available | — |
| Washington | Available | State law bars a franchisor from requiring a franchisee to release claims under the state franchise act, which matters when a transfer requires signing a general release. (RCW 19.100.180(2)(g)) |
| Washington, D.C. | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| West Virginia | Available | — |
| Wisconsin | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
| Wyoming | Valuation and exit readiness only | — |
State notes are general information, not legal advice, and laws change. Review your franchise agreement and current FDD, and confirm with a franchise attorney. Each citation links to its source.
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