What is the phone number for the Indiana Secretary of State regarding Chatime?

According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the phone number for the Indiana Secretary of State, Securities Division is (317) 232-6681. This office is located in Room E-111 at 302 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

This information is relevant for prospective Chatime franchisees in Indiana as it identifies the state agency to which violations of federal and state franchise law may be reported. Specifically, if Chatime does not deliver the Franchise Disclosure Document on time, or if the document contains false, misleading, or omits material information, a franchisee can report this to the Indiana Secretary of State, Securities Division.

It is common practice for FDDs to include contact information for state agencies responsible for franchise regulation. This ensures franchisees know where to seek assistance or report issues related to their franchise agreement. The Indiana Secretary of State serves as a point of contact for regulatory and legal matters concerning the Chatime franchise within the state.