Where can I find the contact information for state agencies responsible for franchising disclosure/registration laws, according to the Best Western FDD?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT A TO FDD
LIST OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS
Listed here is the contact information for each of the state agencies responsible for franchising disclosure/registration laws. We may not yet be registered to sell franchises in any or all of these states.
CALIFORNIA
Office of the Commissioner California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation 320 West 4th Street, Suite 750 Los Angeles, California 90013-2344 (866) 275-2677
HAWAII
Commissioner of Securities of the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division, Securities Compliance Branch 335 Merchant Street, Room 205 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 (808) 586-2722
ILLINOIS
Franchise Bureau Office of Attorney General State of Illinois 500 South Second Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 (217) 782-4465
INDIANA
Franchise Section Indiana Securities Commission 302 West Washington Street, Room E-111 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (317) 232-6681
MARYLAND
Maryland Division of Securities Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, Maryland 21202-2020 (410) 576-6360
MICHIGAN
Corporate Oversight Division Antitrust and Franchise Unit Michigan Department of Attorney General G. Mennen Williams Building, 1st Floor 525 W. Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan 48913 (517) 335-7567
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 280 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2198 (651) 539-1600
NEW YORK
New York State Department of Law Investor Protection Bureau 28 Liberty Street, 21st Floor New York, New York 10005 (212) 416-8222
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota Securities Department 600 East Boulevard Avenue, 14th Floor Bismarck, North Dakota 58505 (701) 328-2910
OREGON
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit A provides contact information for state agencies responsible for franchising disclosure/registration laws. This exhibit, titled "LIST OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS," includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of these agencies. However, Best Western may not be registered to sell franchises in all listed states.
Exhibit A lists contact information for the state agencies in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. For example, the contact for California is the Office of the Commissioner, California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, located in Los Angeles, with a phone number of (866) 275-2677. Similarly, the North Dakota Securities Department in Bismarck can be reached at (701) 328-2910.
Prospective franchisees should consult Exhibit A to identify and contact the relevant state agency for any state in which they are considering opening a Best Western franchise. This is crucial for verifying Best Western's registration status and understanding state-specific franchise laws. Keep in mind that Best Western may not be registered in every state listed, so direct verification with the state agency is essential.