To whom should violations regarding the Gold Star Disclosure Document be reported?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
IF WE DO NOT DELIVER THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ON TIME OR IF IT CONTAINS A FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT, OR A MATERIAL OMISSION, A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW MAY HAVE OCCURRED AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20580 AND THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBITG.
EXHIBIT G to FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
STATE ADMINSTRATORS
INDIANA
Secretary of State of the State of Indiana Indiana Securities Division 302 West Washington Street Room E-111 Indianapolis, IN 46204
KENTUCKY
Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Consumer Protection Division 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200 Frankfort, KY 40601
OHIO
Attorney General of the State of Ohio Consumer Protection Section 30 E. Broad Street, 14th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the document is not delivered on time, contains false or misleading statements, or has material omissions, a violation of federal and state law may have occurred. In such cases, the violation should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in Washington, D.C. 20580, and to the appropriate state agency. The relevant state agency is identified in Exhibit G of the FDD.
Exhibit G of the 2025 Gold Star FDD lists the state administrators for Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. In Indiana, violations should be reported to the Secretary of State of the State of Indiana, Indiana Securities Division, located at 302 West Washington Street, Room E-111, Indianapolis, IN 46204. For Kentucky, reports should go to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Consumer Protection Division, at 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 200, Frankfort, KY 40601. In Ohio, the appropriate contact is the Attorney General of the State of Ohio, Consumer Protection Section, 30 E. Broad Street, 14th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
It is important for prospective Gold Star franchisees to understand these reporting procedures to protect their rights and ensure compliance with franchise laws. Reporting violations to both the FTC and the relevant state agency ensures that the appropriate authorities are informed and can take action if necessary. This also highlights the importance of carefully reviewing the FDD and all related agreements before making any payments or signing any binding agreements.